A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
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Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Rear Side Airbags Without Power Adjusted Seats, Deactivating and Reactivating
Rear Side Airbags Without Power Adjusted Seats, Deactivating And Reactivating
NOTE: Left and right side airbags can only be switched off together. A separate shut-off is not possible.
Deactivating
The deactivation procedure should only be done at the Client's written and signed request. See form.
CAUTION: Note safety measures when working with airbag.
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Obtain adhesive language label kit Part Number 4D0 010 043 J (two required per vehicle).
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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 (GND) and cover negative pole.
CAUTION: On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar(R), switch-off the emergency (backup) battery for the
Telematic/Telephone Control Module prior to disconnecting the vehicle battery. Switch-on the emergency (back-up) battery after
reconnecting the vehicle battery.
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Remove rear seat bench.
Installed position of connector (orange) - 3 - for side airbag left and right: near C-pillar.
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Slide foam tube - 1 - back.
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Press lock - 2 - and separate left and right orange connectors for side airbag.
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Secure loose connectors with tie wraps (leaving connectors disconnected).
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Install rear seat bench.
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Connect battery.
WARNING: When connecting battery make sure no one is in the vehicle.
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Apply label for deactivated rear side airbag.
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Fax copies of Repair Order and completed and signed Client request form to Audi Product Support at: (800) 839-5499. Also retain a copy for your
records.
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Code control module to deactivate rear side airbags:
Reactivating
