A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
‹› Removing
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Place front seat backrests in reclined position.
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Switch on ignition.
‹› To remove the airbag, battery must be disconnected with the ignition switched on, this deviates from the description "disconnecting and
connecting battery".
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Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap.
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Remove headliner => [ Headliner ] See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Roof Trim.
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Lay headliner on seats.
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Disconnect electrical connector - 1 - on gas generator - 8 - => [ Electrical connection on gas generator, disconnecting and connecting ].
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Remove screws on airbag in sequence - 2 -, - 4 - and - 6 -.
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Remove screws - 7 - on gas generator.
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Unclip securing pins - 5 - from body.
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Disengage gas generator - 8 - with hooks on body.
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Remove head-level airbag - 3 - from vehicle.
‹› Installing
CAUTION!
Always follow side curtain airbag installation procedure.
‹› Replace self-locking nuts and screws when assembling.
‹› Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
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Engage gas generator - 8 - with hooks in body => [ Disengaging and engaging gas generator ].
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Tighten screws - 7 - on gas generator - 8 -.
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Press retaining strap securing pins - 5 - in body => [ Unclip retaining strap with airbag securing pin and press ].
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Tighten screws - 2 -, - 4 - and - 6 - in sequence - A to G -.
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When connecting electrical connector to gas generator - 8 -, ensure this engages with a click on gas generator => [ Electrical connection on gas
generator, disconnecting and connecting ] See: Side Curtain Airbag Igniters, Sedan.
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Install headliner => [ Headliner ] See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Roof Trim.
CAUTION!
No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.
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Connect battery ground strap.
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Follow measures after connecting battery.
‹› If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and then checked
again.
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Bolt - 4 Nm
‹› Self-locking
‹› Replace