A6 Quattro Wagon V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Rear Side Airbag, Deactivating
Rear Side Airbag, Deactivating
The deactivation procedure should only be done at the Client's written and signed request. See form Additional Information, Owner Request for
Deactivation of Side Airbags in Rear Passenger Compartment of Audi Vehicle.
WARNING: Observe all safety precautions when working on airbags.
NOTE: The rear side airbags can only be disabled or enabled together. It is not possible to disable or enable the side airbags individually.
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Remove seat bench
See Caution before beginning repairs on the electrical system
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Disconnect battery
The harness connectors are located at the left and right sides of the vehicle by the "C-pillar"
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Press catches - 2 - and disconnect connector - 1 - in direction of arrow.
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Secure the loose harness connectors with cable ties.
Vehicles without head-level airbag from model year 2003
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Remove rear wheelhousing trim.
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Disconnect harness connector to crash sensor at C-pillar.
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Install rear bench seat.
See Caution for connecting Telematics battery
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Reconnect battery
WARNING: There should be no one inside the vehicle when the battery is connected.
When deactivation is complete: