Removing and installing glove box - country-specific version with knee airbag — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

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• If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components . — With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
2. Equipment version with storage box in glove box: Release retaining hooks (left and right) using a screwdriver (arrow) and pull storage box out of glove box.
3. Equipment version with DVD drive: Remove DVD drive Communication91DVD/CD changer; Removing and installing DVD changer.
4. Remove dash panel end trim (passenger side) .
5. Open glove box lid and unscrew bolts (arrows).

6. ⚠ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Detach glove box (1) and pull it out far enough so that you can unplug electrical connector at main connector.
7. Unplug electrical connector (yellow) for knee airbag.
8. To do so, pull catch (1) in direction of (arrow) and disconnect electrical connectors (2) and (3).
9. Detach glove box with knee airbag.
10. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly. — Plug in electrical connector until it engages audibly.
11. ⚠ When working on a vehicle with the ignition switched on or while the drive system is active, the engine can start unexpectedly and exhaust fumes can cause a health hazard in closed rooms. Moving parts can trap or draw in parts of the body and/or clothing (safety hazard). Before switching on the ignition, perform the following steps:Move selector lever to position PActivate parking brake Switch off ignition.Open bonnetConnect battery charger (e.g. VAS 5095A) to jump-start connections of 12 V electrical system. Switch on ignition. — With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery. [Note: If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .]

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