A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2008)
Air Bag: Removal and Replacement
Rear Side Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for working on airbags => [ Airbag Safety Precautions ] See: Service Precautions.
CAUTION!
On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar, switch-off emergency (back-up) battery for Telematic/Telephone Control Module
prior to disconnecting vehicle battery. Switch-on emergency (back-up) battery after reconnecting vehicle battery
1 - Zip fastener
2 - Driver-side and passenger-side rear side airbags
‹› Removing
‹› The battery must be disconnected when the ignition is switched on.
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Switch on ignition.
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Disconnect the battery ground strap.
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Remove rear seat bench => [ Rear Bench Seat ] See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Seats.
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Remove rear seat backrest => [ Rear Backrest ] See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Seats.
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Pry out side clamping strips - 3 - using a screwdriver.