Installing centre vent trim panel with warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A2 (8Z), Audi A3 (8L, 1996–2003), Audi A4 B5 (8D), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E), Audi A6 C5 (4B), Audi A8 D2 (4D), Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010), Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012), Audi TT Mk1 (8N), Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• Fit warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side K145 in centre vent trim panel.
• Slide warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side K145(3) into corresponding opening in centre vent trim panel (1).
• Make sure warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side K145 engages properly in opening of centre vent trim panel.
• Locate wiring harness for warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side K145 in area of centre vent trim panel.
• Plug in connector (2) at warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side K145(3).

📋 Procedure

1. Fit warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side K145 in centre vent trim panel.
2. Slide warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side K145(3) into corresponding opening in centre vent trim panel (1).
3. Make sure warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side K145 engages properly in opening of centre vent trim panel.
4. Locate wiring harness for warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side K145 in area of centre vent trim panel.
5. Plug in connector (2) at warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side K145(3).

6. Make sure connector engages properly (audibly).
7. Slide hazard warning lamp switch E3 and all other switches and dummy covers into mountings in centre vent trim panel in accordance with sketch or photograph. Never alter position with respect to centre vent trim panel removed on account of wire lengths.
8. Engage wiring harness in clip (4).
9. Plug in connectors at switches/plug contacts, paying attention to colour coding.
10. Make sure all connectors engage properly (audibly).
11. Slide centre vent into dash panel opening.
12. Take care not to trap any wires and make sure centre vent is properly engaged with dash panel.
13. ⚠ Make sure nobody is in the vehicle when the battery is being connected. — Connect earth wire (arrow) to battery Electrical system27.
14. Install luggage compartment floor trim.
15. Observe measures to be taken after connecting the battery Electrical system27.
16. Perform adaption for airbag control unit J234.
17. Perform functional test.
18. Deactivate airbag on front passenger side with key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side E224.
19. Activate airbag on front passenger side with key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side E224.
20. Interrogate and erase fault memories of all control units. To do so, use a suitable vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system, e.g. vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051B.

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