A6 Quattro Wagon V6-3.2L (BKH) (2006)
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Protective cover for side airbag
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Bolt
‹› Tightening specification 10 Nm
‹› replace after each disassembly
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Cover and upholstery
‹› Removing
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Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap =>.
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Remove seat => [ Power Front Memory Seat ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Power Front Memory Seats.
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Remove on vehicles with a DVD player => [ DVD Player Guide, Removing and Installing ].
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Remove the backrest => [ Front Backrest ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Power Front Memory Seats.
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Remove headrest => [ Headrests with Locking Mechanism ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Power Front Memory Seats.
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Remove headrest guides => [ Headrest Guides ] See: Service and Repair/Overhaul/Seat Upholstery, Covers/Front Seat Covers and Upholstery,
Power Memory Seats.
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Remove backrest cover panel => [ Backrest Cover ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Power Front Memory Seats.
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Pry out lower grip channels - 12 - (Qty. 3).
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Disengage side fastening strips - 10 - (Qty. 2) and - 11 - (Qty. 2).
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Remove upper fastening strips - 9 - (Qty. 2).
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Cut upholstery clips - 13 - (Qty. 4) at protective cover for side airbag - 6 -.
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Press latch - 3 - downward and disconnect electrical harness connector for side airbag - 2 -.
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Remove screw - 7 -.
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Drill out rivet - 5 -.
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Push side airbag - 4 - up and remove.
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Remove wiring harness upward.
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Remove adhesive tape from wiring harness.
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Remove backrest heating cable from backrest frame.
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Remove upholstery with cover.
‹› Installing
To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order. When doing so, note the following:
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Make sure that airbag cable - 16 - runs through cable guide - 17 - and is secured by clip - 15 - to backrest frame.
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Use upholstery clip pliers (V.A.G 1634) to install new upholstery clips on protective cover for side airbag.
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Upper fastening strips (Qty. 2)
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Side fastening strips (Qty. 2)
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Side fastening strips (Qty. 2)