Removing and installing rear side airbag (folding backrest) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Disconnect battery earth strap Electrical system27Battery.
2. Remove seat bench (rear): vehicles up to 10.2004 , vehicles from 11.2004 onwards .
3. Take airbag connector (7) out of slot in rear seat padding (9).
4. Press retaining tab (8) and unplug airbag connector (7).
5. Remove rear side padding (left and right) .

6. Cut through cable tie (5).
7. Open cable duct (6).
8. Remove bolts (3) (2x).
9. Take out side airbag unit (1).
10. Install airbag unit.
11. Switch on ignition.
12. ⚠ Make sure nobody is in the vehicle when the battery is being connected. — Connect battery earth strap Electrical system27Battery. [Note: Observe measures to be taken after connecting the battery Electrical system27Battery.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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