Removing and installing side airbag (seat with electrical adjustment) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H)

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• Make sure wiring harness (5) is routed between seat frame and plastic guide (7) and that wires are not subject to strain.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety precautions for working on airbags and side airbags . — Disconnect battery earth strap.
2. Remove seat .
3. Attach seat repair standVAS 6136 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095.
4. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
5. Remove backrest cover panel .

6. Unfasten sleeve (4).
7. Lift out wiring harness (5).
8. Unscrew nuts (2) (2x) of side airbag (1).
9. Prise out metal tab (3).
10. Detach side airbag (1).
11. Detach clip (6) and carefully pull out wiring harness (5).
12. Install in reverse order of removal.
13. Make sure wiring harness (5) is routed between seat frame and plastic guide (7) and that wires are not subject to strain.
14. Secure clip (6).
15. Switch on ignition.
16. ⚠ Make sure nobody is in the vehicle when the battery is being connected. — Connect battery earth strap. [Note: Observe measures to be taken after connecting battery Electrical system27.If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, use the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051 A to interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory.]

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