A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Air Bag: Removal and Replacement
Driver Knee Airbag
Driver Knee Airbag
Removing
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
‹› The battery must be disconnected when the ignition is switched on.
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Switch on ignition.
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Disconnect battery.
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Remove driver's side storage compartment => [ Driver Side Storage Compartment Assembly Overview ] See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding /
Trim/Utility Storage Compartment/Service and Repair/Driver Side Storage Compartment Assembly Overview. Make sure the knee airbag is
installed on the storage compartment.
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Disconnect knee airbag connector (yellow).
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To do so, pull locking mechanism - 2 - in direction of arrow and disconnect connectors - 1 - and - 3 -.
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Remove storage compartment - 4 -.