S4 V8-4.2L (BHF) (2004)
2. Harness connector side airbag
3. Locking mechanism
4. Driver-side and passenger-side side-airbags
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Removing
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Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
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Remove seat:
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Normal seat: Vehicles as of 11.04
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Power seat: Vehicles as of 11.04
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Recaro seat
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Attach Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136 on Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095.
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Secure front seat on Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136.
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Remove backrest panel:
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Normal seat: Vehicles as of 11.04
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Power seat: Vehicles as of 11.04
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Recaro seat
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Using a screwdriver, pry out lower grip channels - 9 - (3x).
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Using a screwdriver, pry out side grip channel - 1 - and fold over cover to the front.
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Cut upholstery clips -10 - (4x) on protective cover for side airbag - 6 -.
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Press down locking mechanism - 3 - and disconnect harness connector side airbag - 2 -.
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Remove bolt - 7 -.
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Drill out rivet - 5 -.
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Press side airbag - 4 - upward and remove it.
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Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
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Hook in side airbag - 4 - to backrest frame.
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Press down side airbag - 4 - as far as possible.
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Set ground strap eyelet -11. between backrest frame and side airbag - 4 -.
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Secure Ground (GND) cable -11. with a rivet.
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Replace bolt - 7 -.
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Tighten side airbag - 4 - with bolt - 7 -.
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Make sure that airbag cable -13. runs through cable guide -14. and is secured to backrest frame by a clip -12
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Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634 is required to install new upholstery clips on protective cover for side airbag.
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Switch ignition on.
CAUTION: No person may be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
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Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.
NOTE:
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Observe safety precautions after connecting battery.
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If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 signals a malfunction after installation, DTC memory must be checked, erased and once
again checked using Diagnostic Operating System VAS 5051 A.
5. Rivet
6. Protective cover for side airbag
7. Bolt
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Tightening torque 10 Nm
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Always replace after removal
8. Front seat
9. Lower grip channels (3x)
10. Upholstery clips (4x)
11. Ground (GND) cable
12. Clip
13. Airbag cable
14. Cable guide