A6 Quattro Wagon V6-3.2L (BKH) (2006)
Air Bag: Removal and Replacement
Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring
Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Special Screwdriver T8 (T40056 A)
Removing
‹› Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring (F138) must be installed and removed in center position (wheels straight).
CAUTION!
Observe the safety precautions for repairs on airbags.
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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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Remove luggage compartment floor trim.
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Disconnect battery ground strap - arrow -.
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Remove driver side airbag unit => [ Driver Airbag Igniters ]. See: Driver Airbag Igniters
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Remove steering wheel => [ Steering Wheel ]. See: Steering Wheel
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On vehicles with electrically adjustable steering columns, remove lower driver side instrument panel cover => [ Lower Driver Side Instrument
Panel Cover ] See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Utility Storage Compartment/Service and Repair/Storage Compartments and Covers
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If the old T8 Screwdriver (T40056) is still on hand, grind around at places marked with - arrows -.