A8 Sedan V8-3.7L (AEW) (1997)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Rear Side Airbag, Removing and Installing
Rear Side Airbag, Removing And Installing
Removing
CAUTION!
Note safety specifications when working on airbag.
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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 stra and cover negative pole.
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Remove rear seat bench.
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Remove rear seatback.
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Using screwdriver, pry out cushion hook -1- at area -A- of side airbag in direction of arrow.
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Turn over lock bracket -3- and disconnect connector -2- from side airbag -1-.
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Pull seatback cover -5- at side airbag area to side until nuts are in view.
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Unscrew three nuts -4-
NOTE: Ground cable is fastened to one of the nuts.
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Press side airbag approx. 10 mm to cushion and remove from the top.
Installing
Installation is done in reverse sequence, noting the following: