S4 V8-4.2L (BHF) (2004)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Additional Safety Precautions For Side Airbags
Additional Safety Precautions For Side Airbags
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Checking, removing, installing and servicing may ONLY be performed by qualified personnel.
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Follow the same safety precautions as for driver and passenger airbags.
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Only use original equipment seat covers and backrest covers that are approved for use with side airbags (identified by label on fabric).
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Do not use extra seat covers over the seat as they interfere with proper side airbag operation.
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The seat backrest foam must not be cut out in the area of the side airbag.
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When installing, the seam near the sidebag must run straight.
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All cover clips must be replaced (metal and plastic clips).
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Only use original equipment cover clips.
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When installing, all cover clips must be installed at the same location from which they were removed.
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If seat cover is damaged (rips, burn holes etc) near the side airbag, always replace the seat cover as otherwise side airbag will not inflate properly.
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Seat cover may not be repaired in the area near the side airbag (special thread and an exact seam are used)
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Always replace seat back cushion if side airbag has deployed.
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All damaged components must be replaced after an accident. If no damage to airbag unit is ascertained, the airbag unit can be reused.
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Change intervals do not apply to airbag units.
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If side airbag unit is replaced, pull airbag number sticker off side airbag unit and attach to seat pan.
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Do not use a needle or other sharp objects to poke around area near airbag and sensor mat.