Front Deformation Element

Front Deformation Element

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





1 - Deformation element

• Removing

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

- Switch on ignition.

- Disconnect the battery ground strap.

- Remove sun visor => [ Sun Visor ] Service and Repair.

- Remove roof grab handles => [ Roof Grab Handle ] Trim.

- Remove upper trim on A-pillar => [ Upper A-Pillar Trim ] Trim.

- Remove garment hook => [ Garment Hook ] Trim.

- Remove D-pillar trim => [ D-Pillar Trim ] Trim.

- Remove rear shelf => [ Rear Shelf ] Trim.

- Remove head-level airbag => [ Side Curtain Airbag ] Side Curtain Airbag.

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

- Remove deformation element - 1 -.

• Installing

- Install deformation element - 1 - in reverse order of removal.

2 - Nuts (Qty. 4)

• Tightening torque: 4 Nm.