Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Driver and Passenger Rear Side Airbag Igniters

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

‹› Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B)

Removing

CAUTION!
‹› Follow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Checking ] See: Testing and

Inspection.

‹› Observe additional safety precautions for side airbag. Refer to => [ Side Airbag Additional Safety Precautions ] See: Service

Precautions/Side Airbag Additional Safety Precautions.

‹› Follow the disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storage,

Transporting and Disposal ] See: Procedures.

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Switch the ignition on.

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Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on. 

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Remove left or right 2nd row seat.

‹› Seat beach (two-thirds bench), refer to => [ 2nd Row Assembly Overview, 3-Seater ] See: Body and Frame/Seats/Description and Operation/2nd

Seat Row, 3-Seater

‹› Individual seat, refer to => [ 2nd Row, 2-Seater, Assembly Overview ] See: Body and Frame/Seats/Description and Operation/2nd Seat Row,

2-Seater

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Remove padding from backrest until screw - 1 - is reached.

‹› Individual seat, refer to => [ Backrest Cover and Upholstery ] See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Overhaul/Seats - Upholstery,

Covers/2ND Row Seat/Covers and Cushion, 2nd Row Individual Seat

‹› Seat beach (two-thirds bench), refer to => [ Backrest Cover and Upholstery ] See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Overhaul/Seats -

Upholstery, Covers/2ND Row Seat/Covers and Cushion, 2nd Row Two-Thirds Bench Seat without Center Seat

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Remove the bolt - 1 - and remove the rear driver/passenger side airbag hook - 2 - out of the rear driver/passenger side airbag - 4 - - 3 - in the
backrest.