A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
Removing
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Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
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Remove the seat.
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Remove upper backrest cover.
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Remove lower backrest cover.
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Use screwdriver to pry out side securing strips -8- (2x).
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Fold cover -1- forward.
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Detach side airbag connector -6-, see Fig. 1.
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Unscrew bolt -5-.
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Press side airbag -4- downward and remove side airbag -4- forward.
Installing
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Engage side airbag -4- at brackets -2- (2x) in backrest frame.
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Disengage the brackets -3- (2x) and press side airbag -4- up to limit stop.
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Replace bolt -5-.
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Screw down Ground (GND) cable -7- on side airbag -4-.
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Continue further installation of side airbag -4- in reverse order.
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Switch the ignition on.
WARNING: There must be no-one in the vehicle when the battery is being connected.
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Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
5
Bolt
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Tightening torque 7.5 Nm
6
Connector side airbag
7
Ground (GND) cable
8
Side securing strips (2x)
NOTE:
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After connecting the battery observe the necessary measures.
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If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- signals a malfunction after assembly, the DTC memory must be checked with vehicle
diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051, then erased and re-checked.
Fig. 1 Detaching side airbag connector
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Open securing clip -1-.
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Detach connector -2-.