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Removing and installing front seat backrest > < Removing and installing seat

A3 Mk1

General Body Assembly, Interior (Repair groups 68, 69, 70, 72, 74)
Front seats (5-door vehicles)
Connecting airbag adapter VAS 5094
 
A72-0137

Note:

The mechanic must electrostatically discharge him/herself before disconnecting ignition and earth wires (briefly touch closing wedge for door or body).

    • ‒ Disconnect igniter and earth wiring from side airbag =>Fig.1
    • ‒ Connect ignition wire for airbag module to connector -5- (airbag adapter).
Important
The airbag adapter VAS
 
A72-0137
  • Airbag adapter igniter wire connector
  • Earth wire for airbag adapter connector, Audi A6 1998 ä,
    Audi A4 1995 ä and
    Audi A3 1997 ä
  • Earth wire connector from airbag module.
  • Airbag adapter - Plug earth wiring (Golf 1991 ä)
  • Earth wire for airbag adapter connector, Audi A6 1999 ä,
    Audi A4 1999 ä,
    Audi A3 1999 ä and
    Audi TT 1999 ä
  • Igniter wire connector from airbag module

Fig.1    Unplugging connector for side airbag
 
A72-0238
  • ‒ → Press locking tab -2- and remove connector in direction of arrow.
  •     1 -    Airbag connector

Removing and installing front seat backrest > < Removing and installing seat