Removing and installing side padding with side airbag (rear) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

• Special tools named: VAS 6282

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• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear seat bench .
2. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components . — With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
3. Unscrew nut (1).
4. Hold belt to one side and pull bottom of side padding (2) off studs.
5. Fold down rear seat backrest.

6. Pull side padding downwards and take out of belt guide.
7. ⚠ 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. — Unplug electrical connector (yellow) for side airbag (rear).
8. To do so, pull catch (1) in direction of (arrow) and disconnect electrical connectors (2) and (3).
9. Plug in connector of airbag adapter VAS 6282 at electrical connector for side airbag . [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
10. ⚠ The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery. — 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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