Removing and installing storage compartment (driver side) with knee bolster / knee airbag (country-specific version) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

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• 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.

📋 Procedure

1. Detach dash panel end trim (6).
2. Unscrew bolts (2) (3x).
3. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for working on airbags . — Disconnect battery 27.
4. ⚠ Before handling the airbag units (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Pull catch (1) in direction of arrow and unplug knee airbag connector (yellow) (2) from airbag unit (3).
5. Unplug earth connector (4).

6. Pull off storage compartment at top of dash panel to rear and detach.
7. Unclip diagnostic socket.
8. Unplug electrical connector at footwell light and, if applicable, at additional loudspeaker (2).
9. First engage storage compartment (driver side) in guides on bottom edge, then clip onto dash panel at top.
10. ⚠ Before handling the airbag units (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Make sure connector for knee airbag engages audibly with coupling.
11. Switch on ignition with battery disconnected.
12. ⚠ Make sure nobody is in the vehicle when the battery is being connected. — Connect battery 27. [Note: 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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