A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
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Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
With Power Adjusted Seats
Rear Side Airbags With Power Adjusted Seats, Disabling And Enabling
NOTE: Left and right side airbags can only be switched off together. A separate shut-off is not possible.
Disabling
CAUTION!
Note safety measures when working with airbag.
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Code control module to disable rear side airbags:
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For vehicles with coded radio unit, radio/navigation system (RNS) note coding; ask if necessary.
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Disconnect battery ground strap/cable and cover negative pole.
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Fold armrest forward.
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Press lock bracket on both sides of armrest in direction or arrow and remove armrest.
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Pull center cushion upward at rear edge (arrow -1-).
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Slide center cushion to back (arrow -2-) and remove.
