A6 Sedan V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007)
Air Bag: Procedures
Mounting Components, Checking After an Accident
Mounting Components, Checking after an Accident
All damaged securing pieces must be replaced, you cannot reshape components or make them fit.
Following components must be checked after every airbag deployment.
With a passenger airbag deployment:
‹› Instrument panel central tube, passenger airbag supports and passenger airbag module must be installed free of tension. Replace central tube.
‹› Check glove compartment for damage. Replace glove compartment if damaged.
With a driver airbag deployment:
‹› Steering wheel: Remove steering wheel and lay with steering wheel rim on a flat surface. The entire steering wheel rim must rest on the surface.
Otherwise, steering wheel should be replaced.
‹› Check steering wheel for smoke residue. If smoke residue is present, replace steering wheel.