Driver Knee Airbag Deformation Element

Driver Knee Airbag Deformation Element

Removing

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for working on airbags => [ Airbag Safety Precautions ] Airbag Safety Precautions.

CAUTION!
On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar, switch-off emergency (back-up) battery for Telematic/Telephone Control Module prior to disconnecting vehicle battery. Switch-on emergency (back-up) battery after reconnecting vehicle battery

• The battery must be disconnected when the ignition is switched on.

- Switch on ignition.

- Disconnect battery.

- Remove driver's side storage compartment => [ Driver Side Storage Compartment Assembly Overview ] Driver Side Storage Compartment Assembly Overview. Make sure the knee airbag is installed on the storage compartment.

- Disconnect knee airbag connector (yellow).





- To do so, pull locking mechanism - 2 - in direction of arrow and disconnect connectors - 1 - and - 3 -.

Left knee airbag deformation element

- Remove nuts - 3 - (Qty. 2).





- Remove deformation element - 1 -.

Right knee airbag deformation element

- Remove screws - 2 - (Qty. 4).





- Remove deformation element - 1 -.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

- Make sure the knee airbag connector engages audibly with the coupling.

CAUTION!
No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.

- Connect the battery.

• If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) signals a malfunction after installation, DTC memory must be checked, erased and once again checked using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 A).

Tightening torque:s

• Left deformation element nuts: 4.5 Nm

• Right deformation element bolts: 2.5 Nm