Service. ry Workshop Manual Audi A3 1997 > | Repair Groups 68 69 70 72 74 General Body Assembly, Booklet \vterior (Repair groups 68, 69, 70, 72, 74) Edition 05.99 .. Service Department. Technical InformationService. Ee List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups Audi A3 1997 > Repair Groups 6s | 69 | 70 | 72 | 74 General Body Assembly, Interior (Repair groups Heft 68, 69, 70, 72, 74) Edition 05.99 Repair Group Technical Bulletins 68 Interior equipment ‘69 Passenger protection 70 Trinv/insulation 72 Seat frames 74 Seats - Upholstery, Covers Pitt tah occas comaia emer nisesmthovted bY AUDI AG ALD) AG care re sfntan crane a abi ‘SH capet lo ey etiue eimai comune othe AUD) AG Technical Information should always be available to all foramen and mechanics, because their com: pliance with the instructions given is essential to ensure vehicle roadworthiness and safety. In the normal safety precautions to be observed when working on motor vehicles are also applicable. All rights reserved. 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Printed in Germany Copyright © 1999 Audi AG, Ingolstedt ‘A00.5000.57,2068 69 Contents Interior equipment Storage compartments/eovers = Removing and installing glove compartment ~ Removing and installing glove compartment lock . = Removing and installing intermediate lid of glove compartment = Removing and installing glove compartment lid ose ~ Removing driver's storage compartment sercssssenssnvee ~ Removing and installing lower section of centre console = Removing and installing centre armrest... . ~ Cut-out for centre armrest — Removing and installing upper section of centre console. ~ Dash panel centre section 2001 > - exploded view ~ Removing and installing centre section of dash panel... — Removing and installing storage compartment in dash panel cantre saction ~ Removing and installing storage compartment trim... ~ Removing and installing ashtray in dash panel contra section. ~ Removing and installing switch panel trim = Removing and installing cup holder ....... Interior rear-view mirror ~ Removing interior rear view MItPOF cw .eseneenn ~ Installing interior rear-view MINFOF susseesstoes Ninnisunsnnantannanannannnenn: B&B ~ Removing interior rear-view mirrar (automatic anti-glare mirror) = Installing interior rear-view mirror {automatic anti-glare MIrTOr) sissies ssussseenstovanevasnsneeee ~ Checking function of automatic anti-glare interior rear-view mirror « ~ Cementing retainer plate for interior rear-view mirror Passenger protection Page Seat belts Satety regulations for handling pyrotechinio"bélt tenfOriGrS...nssZivsnnnitinisvassnseunsen sera BOA Disposal of pyrotechnic belt tensioners 69.3 Seat belt attachment points (layout)... 1 - Removing and installing three-point seat halt with bel height adjuster ahd belt tensioner 2- Anchorage point for belt buckle . Removing and installing Recaro seat belt buckle = sete n= 3- Anchorage paint for outer floor panel . oe ~ 4 Removing and installing reerPesies stat Shae rp irl i cruel ose — 4- Removing and installing rear’ Uoaameretkd = 5 - Anchorage points for centre floor panel Seat belts, 5-door vehicles, - = Seat belt attachment points {levouti = 1 Removing and installing three-point seat tat ‘with bat height aghast and belt tensioner .... 68-29 ~ 2- Anchorage point for belt buckle . ta osenees ~ 3- Anchorage point for outer floor panel .. ~ 4 Removing and installing rear three-point seat bel. ~ 5 - Anchorage points for centre floor panel ~ 6 - Removing and installing rear centre three-point seat belt Checking seat betts...... = Checking child-seat restraint function for adeitional child seats {not for driver's seat belt! = Checking belt-fastened sensor for rear three-point belts with belt tensioner Airbag safety precautions ... oo ~ Safety precautions when working on airbag veces ~ Additional safety precautions for side aitbag savin ~ Additional safety precautions for head airbag = Replacing airbag units after accident vss Repairing altbag.. - : ~ Fitting locations overview = Removing and installing airbag control Unit..s.ne.crsnnce . Repairing driver's airbag... oe oo Ne SB vc tenll bel apnsianoria. suvassnacausssensiensiensseineetesensssens 69-5870 ~ Removing and installing driver's airbag MY 1998 .s.sssssssesssnsseennecnssien ~ Removing and installing driver's airbag unit MY1998 >. . ~ Removing and installing steering wheel. = Removing and installing driver's airbag with sports steering wheel MY 1998 > seesssesiniessen 69-70 cvs 69-73, 69-78, 69-79 ~ Removing and installing sparts steering wheel. . eens 69-83 ~ Removing and insvalling self-cancelling ring with slip ring & MY 1998 69-84 ~ Removing and installing self-cancelling ring with slip ring from sports steering wheel a MY 199869-88 = Removing and installing self-cancelling ring with slip ring 69-90 69-93 69-93, 69-97 69-99 fevsennaetenins 69-99 Passenger's airbag, = Removing and installing passenger's airbag........ = Removing and installing key switch for passenger aban Side aitbag = Removing and installing side airbag... ~ Removing and installing side airbag for Recaro seat ~ Airbag cable routing for Recaro seat. = Removing and installing sensor for lateral accelerator .... 69-108 69-112 69-113 Repairing head airbag... 69-116 ~ Removing and installing head airbag - 3-door vehicles... . . 69-116 ~ Removing and installing head airbag - 5-door vehicles. 69-126 Trim/Insulation Page Door trims (3-door vehicles) .. 70-41 ~ Assembly overview... fone : seen 270-4 ~ Removing and installing front door thiMt.v.ssnynuinnnaninnsnnnnneunenisnann nanan TOS = Removing and installing front door trim insulation 70-6 ~ Adjusting release button .. ee = Removing and installing door tim attachments . Front door trims {5-door vehicles) ~ Assembly overview... = Removing and installing front door trim. = Removing and installing outer adapter viscissssssciininsdnseeeininenveene inti sosadsivenesseon 70-18 — Removing and installing adapter. cm ~ Removing and installing upper section af grip moulding... — Removing and installing lower section of grip moulaing.. ~ Unplugging connectors for window lifter switch and mirror adjuster switah on drivers side = Unplugging connectors for window lifter switch oh passenger's side 0.2.00 ~ Flouting of wiring in door trim - overview .. ~ Adjusting release button Removing and insialling treble loudspeaker... = Removing bass spesker Protos by csoiiah Cons tor reas carina’ purses waa nwo shat 79g, — Removing and installing door warning hahaa mcebwalightiraior ninecosunensCosngitey bio. 70-24 ~ Removing central locking switch : seen : ~ Removing window lifter switch unit on driver's side... ~ Removing and instaling passenger's window lifter swith... ~ Removing mirror aojuster switch = Removing interior door handle . ~ Removing and installing front door trim insulation = Replacing speake’ trim (standard, Bose) sos Roar door trims (5-doot vahicles) non oo = Fitting locations - exploded view... = Removing and installing rear door trim = Removing and installing outer adapter = Removing end installing adapter. fe : = Removing and installing uppor soction of grip moulding... onesies 70-38 = Removing and installing lower section of grip moulaing 70-38 ~ Unplugging connectors tor window lifter Switch wnsisnsisureesnnsnniun unites 20°38 ~ Removing and installing window lifter switch ee eee ~ Adjusting release button... ~ Replacing speaker trim (standard, Bose) ~ Removing speaker.72 = Removing and instaing door warning light and foctwel ight. ~ Removing interior door handle .. . = Removing and installing rear door trim insulation. Dash panel ... seessesssiensen TOA oo 70-42 70-42 70-43 exploded view... ~ Removing and installing dash-panel = Removing and insialling steering column switch... = Removing and installing steering column surround = Removing and installing dash panel central cube Roof trim without head airbag ~ Removing and installing moulded headliner and sun visors.. Roof trim with head airbag... = Removing and installing moukled headliner and sun Vis"... Trim - — Removing and installing handbrake lever — Removing and installing foot rest ~ Removing Bowden cable. — Removing and installing lower A-pillar trim — Removing and installing upper A-pillar ‘rim — Removing end installing B-pillar trim = Removing and installing rear side trim. ~ Removing and insialing rear cross-panel tm ~ Removing end installing roof panel trim. fscnnseeee : — Luggage compartment Side triMs.ssssesssnensensessiensennsaeraersenneeasnenens — Removing and installing tailgate trim ~ Removing D-pillar trim - ~ Removing sill panels. = Removing and installing tloor covering, Trims for 5-door vehicles = Removing and installing upper Brpillar trim finn 20-72 — Removing and installing lowor B-pillar trim vissssascssssisisuaistensnnassiaecnsaghapiiscenesssnseiasees TOTOT ~ Removing sill panels. oo Seal 70-104 = Removing and installing upper C/D-pillar trim 70-105 ~ Luggage compartment side trim. 70-106 = Removing and installing rear wheel housing irim 0-108, ‘Trims with head airbag... ce cece cone 20-109, ‘alling upper A-pillar tr 70-108 zalling upper B-pillar trim 70-113 = Removing and installing D-pillar trim 270-118 ‘Trims for 5-door vehicles with head airbag... : oO 90421 = Removing and installing upper B-pillar trim 70-121 = Removing and instaling upper Cilla titted oy conan Gann pater eonmer neosenin paren toiee7 9-127 ~ Removing and installing D-pillar trim... soe nuevas Tiacied be cttounee a omeasr sive aeanede Orpnator at Seat frames Front seats {3-door vehicles) ~ Tools ~ Removing and installing front seat cove’ ~ Removing and installing rear cover on front seat val inboard side) ~ Removing and installing rear cover on front seat rail {outboard side). = Removing and installing seat up 10 01.1999. ~ Removing and installing seatas of 01.1999. ~ Connecting airbag adapter VAS 5094. fie . = Removing and installing front soat backrests,.s.nsussiussianreeuinsenennnnne ~ Removing seat height adjustment lever. = Installing retaining Chip oes. ~ Removing backrest adjuster wheel ~ Removing release handle with cover plate = Dismantling drawer .. = Removing drawer frame.~ Removing and installing seat height adjuster Uni «os. ~ Servicing longitudinal seat adjustment mechanism = Removing rear slides ..ieessseeee . Front seats (5-door vehicles} . ~ Tools . cee = Removing and installing front seat cover = Removing and insialling rear cover on front seat rail {inboard sidel .. = Removing and installing rear cover on front seat rail {outboard side) ~ Removing and installing seat . ~ Connecting airbag adapter VAS 5094...... = Removing and installing front seat backees!.. ~ Removing inner fisting panels 7 ~ Removing and installing seat height adjuster Unit wu .o. ~ Removing Sowden cable cover... = Rermeving and instling tongtucinal 300t sahustmen Bowden cable = Removing rear slidas ...... . eesti Front sports Seat o.oo. seos = Tools ~ Removing and installing front seat cover ~ Removing and installing rear cover on front seat rail {tunnel side) = Removing and installing rear cover on front seat rail outboard side) .. ~ Removing and installing sports seat. ~ Connecting airbag adapter VAS 5094... — Removing and installing front soat backrést.,.s.es nose ~ Converting backrest from sports to standard seat, ~ Converting seat pan from sports to standard seat = Ramoving and instaling seat height adustar handle. ~ Installing retaining clip. . ~ Removing backrest adjuster wheal Removing release handle with cover plate . unnanintnnaninnanannnannnennneT 2-78 ~ Dismantling drawer... = Removing drawer frame = Removing inner ficting panels ~ Removing and installing seat height adjuster Unt ~ Removing Bowen cable cover : ~ Removing and installing longitucinal seat adjustment Bovidan cable = Removing rear slides ms = Removing and installing 2-way lumbar support "= = — Removing and installing lumbar support motor with gear unit = Removing and installing backrest motor with gear unit. ~ Seat wiring assignment .... = Backrest wiring assignment Recaro seat .. = Tools hhnnunnannne — Removing and installing front seat covertotviiey scent Spots ak ene iment Fa 10 = Removing and instaling rear cover on froF{ SEAL HABE SiR uta Maem alr hy ty 2 ~ Removing and installing rear cover on front seat val (outboard sided Tai = Removing and installing Recaro sest. ~ Conneeting airbag adapter VAS 5094. — Removing and installing backrest = Removing and installing backres: shell ~ Removing and installing seat cushion ...... = Removing end installing seat extension... ~ Removing and installing seat side panels... trap vsennees 7289 = Removing end installing seat side panel brackets 72-180 = Removing and installing switch unit «sss suvssieasenusaissienaiennsnnvssinacivnieine T2T4T ~ Removing and installing fitting panels... seve Cisssnnennannnee ~ Removing and installing spring trim = Removing and installing 2-way lumbar support - ~ Removing and installing lumbar support motor with gear unit14 ~ Removing and installing backrest motor with gear unit.. — Removing and installing seat height adjustment motor ~ Removing and installing head restraint . - = Removing and installing head restraint guide .... ~ Removing and installing and disassembling underbody = Removing and installing seat ra = Removing and insialling memory module. ~ Removing and installing EASY ENTRY Bowden cable ~ Adjusting EASY ENTRY Bowden cable. ~ Removing transter rod .... ~ Adjusting transfer rod... — Recaro seat cable routing - seat panne = Recaro backrest cable tOUtinGeernsssisenesnone Rear seat. ~ Removing seat and backrest (split - — Removing seat bench (non-split) = Removing backrest (non-split ~ Removing bracket for backrest {nor-split). Seats - Upholstery, Covers Front seat covers and upholstery ~ Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery ~ Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery... — Removing and installing backrest COVEr ss... — Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery Covers and upholstery for sports seat ~ Removing and installing cover ano upholstery for sect pan. ~ Removing and installing backrest cover and upholstery. = Removing and installing backrest cover ~ Removing and installing head restraint fabric and upholstery .. rontnnunennaninnanaanannnaneneTATO eseensses 74-26: = Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery 74-26 Covers and upholstery Recaro seat ....... 74-30 74-32 74-37 74-39 TAAL 74-43 — Removing and installing cover and upholstery for seat extension. — Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery... ~ Removing and installing head restraint cover and upholstery. = Removing and installing seat heating element. : = Removing and insialling seat extension heating element. = Removing and installing backrest heating element... Rear seat covers and upholstery . fe = Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery. pnndee 74-44 ~ Removing and installing cover and upholstery for seat bench than-sphi} 74.48 ~ Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery... 74-50 = Removing and installing cover and upholstery for backrest hon-spil) 7482 ~ Removing and instaling cover and upholstery for backrest (with thd three point bah 74-54 ornited unease by AU RG ALD AS cone mot gearanae or accep any vireo tothe corectess tomato te Sosy, Copyegt hy AUDI 2S,Storage compart- ments/covers Removing and installing glove compartment ~ Unelip desh panel cover = Unplug connector -4- for glove compartment light. ~ Unserew bolts -1- (4x} = Unscrew bolt -2-. ~ Open glove compartment lic Unscrew bolts -3- (3x ~ Move securing plate aside approx. 1 em in direction of arrow and release cach. = Unplug connector to passen- ger airbag key switch =>Fig, 1 ~ Remove passenger airbag de. activation switch => Page 89-37 ~ Remove glove compartment. 1 = Bolts (4x) ~ Tightening torque 4 Nm 2.-Bolt (1x) = Tighterting torque 4 Nm 3 - Bolts (3x) = Tightening torae 4 Nm “4 ~ Connector 5 — Mounting plate fexexrmy — «2 —Fig.1 Detaching connector for passenger airbag key switch. — Press release -3- and remove plug -2- from switeh -1 Removing and installing glove compartment lock ~ Open glove compartment lid -1- — Remove screws -2- (2x ~ Unscrew bolts -3- 44x) ~ Use screwdriver to carefully lever out lid -4- in direction of ar row. ee = Remove jid'-4-, € — Use sitewdriver -2- 10 lever-dut,glove compartment actuation - 1- omleti‘and right side in direction of arrow. — Remove glove' coffipartmént actuation -1-, Preach apy Coppog lo pata canmroa pipes np hol nt Peres orem morse 9 AUDI AG. AUD AS dae ature aaa iy ‘hr teeneat tote soreannee asian inte Stent yg by AUDI AS — 64 —4 — Use screwdriver -3- to lever out bracket -2- from glove corn: partment actuation -1- on left and right side in direction of ar row, Note: «Lock eylinder can only be removed with key inserted. ~ Carefully lever out the retaining tabs -1- {4x} in direction of ar- row and at the same time press locking cylinder -2- in direction of arrow. # Installing: — With key entared, press in lock cylinder until all retaining tabs engage. — 65 — Removing and installing intermediate lid of glove compartment = Open glove compartment lid -1-, — Fold open intermediate lid of glove compartment -2- — Pull out intermediate lid of glove compartment -2- from hinges in direction of arrow -3- Removing and installing glove compartment lid #:Remnoving: whe “Removing glove cdmpartinent id 1+ => Page 88 1 ‘Wotes: rete oy conr ASA fii ai i [2°86 wes, ere Pern Red ies PM RAYE gmiaedanween glove com a "Si PU Ge EON pa ME = Pull out bin -2- with pliers. — 66 —= Open glove compartment lid -1-, 4 — Press pin -2- from the outside with a screwdriver -3- from the outside to the inside in the direction of the arrow (there are grooves in bolt -2- for easier pressing). — Remove glove compartment lid -1- from glove compartment — Removing and insialling glove compartment lock => Page 68- a # Installing: — Bond-in loose pins with AMV 195 KDI O1 — 687 — Removing driver's storage compartment ~ Unolip dash panel cover. < ~ Unscrew bolts -2- {4x}. Tightening torque 4 Nm. Unscrew bolts -1- (3x). Tightening torque 4. Nm. ~ Moye securing plate -3- aside approx. 1 em in direction of ar- row and release catch. = Unelin storage-compartinent -A- (2x). = Unpligiedanector for light switch and headlight range control ~ When’installing, shde bottom of compartment into the two ‘guides. mromonay cpa Coing groan puyaienn pater te 7k Tut respot on orscmeae feminine dota Copy by AUD — 6s —tet tego eee lurotsed 3p AUDI AG! AUD) AGoes re guatue of eso fon int sooo, fexexiera Removing and installing lower section of centre console Removing ~ Open cover for ashtray -1- and pull ashtray up and out. ~ Remove bolts -3- {2x} ~ Remove cover in front of handbrake, ~ Lever out cover -A- (4x. = Unscrew bolts -5- (4x) ~ If necessary, remove centre armrest = >Page 88-12 ~ Manual gearbox: Press bottom of gaiter forward and fold up- wards. ~ Cut through hose clip with side cutting pliers and pull gai ter up and off together with gear lever knob. ~ Use new hose clip when in- stalling. ~ Move gear lever to rear posi- tion. ~ Automatic gearbox: Move se- lector lever to rear position : ~ Unclip diagnostic connector => Fig. 2 — Pull handbrake lever up as far as possible. ~ Lift rear of console and pull upwards to remove. 1 — Rear ashtray 2 ~ Cover in front of handbrake — 6810 ——3 ~ Bolts (2x) ~ Tightening torque 4 Nm 4 - Cover (4x) 5 — Bolts (4x) = Tightening torque bolts -5- front 1.5 Nn, ~ Tightening torque bolts -5- rear 4 Nm, 6 — Diagnostic connector — 68-11 — Fig.2 Removing diagnostic connector ~ Unelip diagnostic connector cover. = Use screwdriver -1- to lever out clips (arrows) at diagnostic connector -2- (3x ~ When installing, diagnostic connector -2- must elip in audibly. Prot! by cop Coming a pve commer arpa np on whl i Denies unles actonit by AUDI KAS Ros gut aco ayaty ‘er esnettote somsece of nfoimation nthe Seeument npr apn by AUDI AS. — 6812 ——Removing and installing centre armrest = Centre armrest + Removing centre armrest: = Remove rear ashtray. ~ Cut-out for centre console > Page 68-14 ~ Unscrew bolt - ~ Lift out centre armrest 2 - Bolt = Tightening torque 4 Nm 3 ~ Bolts (3x1 = Tightening torque 18 Nm 4 — Support + Removing centre armrest sup: port Remove centre armrest Remave lower section of cen tre console = > Page 63-9 Unserew bolts -3- (3x) — Remove support, — 6813 —— Cut-out for centre armrest — Remove lower section of centre console = > Page 68-3 Note: Shown from below for greeter clarity. ~ Cur out coinipartment -2- in lower section of centre console -1-, at broken line (arrow?) shown in illustration. ~ Installing cenire console = > Page 68-13, mites es ho "BGs AUD AG coer ntgotee seo ary ity epost floraaton nthe amen. Copy or AUDI AG — 6814 —Removing and installing upper section of centre con- sole 4 — Remove front ashtray => Fig. 3 — Remove trim for centre section of dash panel = — Remove glove compartment => Page 68-1 — Remove driver's storage compartment => Page 63-8 = Unscrew bolts -A- (4x) with spring clips -1- 44x). Tightening torque 4 Nm. ~ Remove bolts -2- (2x). Tightening torque 4 Nn. — Move centre console -3- slightly forward and detach wiring = Connector arrangement => Fig. § Note: When installing spring clips -1- must be fitted vertically at top and horizontally at boitorn. Fig. 4 er — 6815 — Fig.3 Removing and installing front ashtray — Unserew bolt -1-. Tightening torque 1.2 Nm, <7 Unplug connectors (2x). “= When installing, enter rubber holder -2-in centre section of * dash panel, Fig 4 Removing ond installing trim for contre section of dash panel sont oun SOARS.” > Radio, Telephone and Navigation System; Repair group gi=> = Unscrew bolts -1- 44x). Tightening torque 1.2 Nrn. — Unelip trim -4-, —— 6816 ——Fig.5 Arrangement of connectors in centre console area + Connector -1- river's seat heating. rear window heating hazerd warning, passenger's seat heating. radio. cigarette lighter 4 Connector -7- ashiray light. + Diagnostic connector -8-. — 6817 — Dash panel centre section 2001 > - exploded view Note: Fig. shows version with radio and air conditioner. 1 Trim for dash panel centre sec- tion 2-1.5.Nm 3-3.5Nm "eGEraG ones or ary Son nena Cy rita tec 4 - Centre section of dash panel “cepeistenty 5 — Hazard wating light switch 4 Removing and installing: Electrical System; Repair group 6 ~ Switch mounting —— 6818 ——7 ~ Switch or blank cover 8 ~ Cup holder 4 Removing and install ing= >Page 2-20 9 ~ Switch panel trim # Removing and instalk ing=>Page 85.24 10- 1.5. Nm 11 — Radio unit 4 Removing snd installing => Radio, Telephone ana Navigation System; Repair group 91 = > 12 ~ Operating and display unit -E87 For air conditioner 4 Removing snd installing: => Heating, Air Conditioning; Repair group 87 = > — 6819 —— 13 - Storage compartment 4 Removing and instalk ing=>Page GE-25 14 - Panel ¢ For storage compartment 15 — Ashtray # Removing and Ing= >Page 68-2. —— 6820 ——SH. att rte Removing and installing centre section of dash panel — Refer to coding on vehicles with encoded radio/radio navigation system (RNS); if necessary, interrogate. ~ Disconnect earthing strap at battery with ignition switched off. >Page 68-8 a4 ~ Remave driver's stowage compartment = Remove glove compartment = > Page Vehicles with storage compartment: — Remove storage compartment in dash panel centre section = > Page 58-2: Vehicles with radio: ~ Remove radio, = > Radio, Telephone and Navigation System; Repair group gi=> Vehicles with screen navigation system: ~ Removing electronic navigation system control unit -J402: = > Radio, Telephone and Navigation System; Repair group g1=> * — 6821 —— Vehicles with air conditioner: = Remove operating and display unit E87. => Heating, Air Conditioning; Repair group 87 = > ‘Veliicles: without air conditioner: = Urctip the heater controls trim {0} AC. AUDIAG ne ot arnt Se yy ifoenaton ns geese Copy oy ALDI Ae 4 — Unscrew bolts -arrows- for heater controls. — 6822 ——Vehicles without air conditioner with seat heating: — Remove switch for seat heating -arraws. ~ Unplug connectors. All models: 4 — Release both holding clasps and pull out ashtray -arrows- ~ Unplug the connegtor. —— 6823 —— 4 —Unelip thé switch panel trim, starting at the bottom edge - arrows-. conn Ji private or commercial arpoees, in part ot in whole i not seal Sts hens ganar sey Sp comrt macnn inet Cyt NOHO “4° Unserew bolts -1...10-. — Remove dash panel centre section trim. ~ Unplug connectors. — 6824 ——4 _ Unscrew bolts -arrows: — Detach centre section of the dash panel. Removing and installing storage compartment in dash panel centre section ~ Open tray cover. ( — insert @ small screwdriver into the two outer holes in the top of the storage compartment ~ Carefully release the holding clasps and simultaneously pull the storage compartment out of the dash panel centre section, — 6825 —— 1g. and installing storage compartment trim “— Rismave Storage compartment in dash panel centre section => Ph Page 68:25 ice sprit conrna dete thactinninekdingtelacretiits a small screwdriver and press ceed MRE AON Boat —— 6826 ——Removing and installing ashtray in dash panel centre section Vehicles with storage compartment: = Remove storage compartment in dash panel centre section = > Page 85-25 ‘Models with air conditioner and “symphony” radio or screen navigation system: = Remove operating and display unit -E87. > Heating, Air Conditioning; Repair group 87 => Vehicles without alr conditioner with seat heating: 4 — Unelip the heater controls trim. ‘ F — 6827 —— ~ Remove switch-for seat heating -arrows-. "Unplug the electri¢al connectors, = Release both holding clasps and pull out ashtray -arrows-. ~ Unplug the cannector. —— 6828 ——Removing and installing switch panel trim Vehicles with radio: ~ Remove radio, = > Radio, Telephone and Navigation System; Repair group — Removing electronic navigation system control unit -J402: > Radio, Telephone and Navigation System; Repair group g1=> All models: 4 — Unclip the switch panel trim, starting at the bottom edge - arrows: Removing and installing cup holder Aerioye Switch panel tiny" > Page 68-29 TTT] © Release both Folding clasps -arrows- and pull out cup holder 117 feted copme Copying attr conta urpaneh, in ater whol, ct [omos une nthe by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not namo acon ary a [irises tecorenese et mraor tie sonsnont Cop git ALDI —— 6830 ——Interior rear-view mirror Removing interior rear-view mirror 4 — Press interior rear-view mirror -1- diagonally downwards -arrow- off retaining plate (clamping springs in base of mirror}. Installing interior rear-view mirror 4 — When installing, fit mirror -1- at an angle of 60,..90° to at. tachment position and turn -arrow- until locking spring engages. —— 6831 — Removing interior rear-view mirror (automatic anti- glare mirror) = Unclip sable duct cover. os — Remove connestor fromifastengr ahd disconnect. — Press interior rearview mirror -1- diagonally downwards -arrow- Posconon Hy feheining. plptea(cernnlna, springs. in.hese, et i PAT respect tothe corestve cl rman nis Socuran Cyt by AUDI. Installing interior rear-view mirror (automatic anti-glare mirror) oS oe ‘ Note: Never grasp hold of cable duct -2- for twisting mirror. = When installing, fit mirror -1- at an angle of 60...90° at angle to attachment position -arrow A- and twist -arrows B-, until locking spring engages. —— 6832 ——‘Checking function of automatic anti-glare interior rear- view mirror Test function of mirror with mirror fitted and ignition switched on; reverse gear must not be engaged. ~ Place hand over (or mask off} front of photo sensor = Shine a torch onto back of photo sensor. ~ The interior mirror should darken quickly. co Page 7-186 non-split => Page 72-188 ~ Remove side tim => Paga F386 ~ = Remove S-pillar trim, ie without head airbag = > Page 7084 with head airbag => Page 70-1! — Remove outer seat belt anchorage point => Page 2-17 5-door vehicles: frorit. = Remove sif panel tins =>’ Page 70-104 ornited unease by AU RG ALD AS cone mot gearanae or accep any vireo tothe corectess tomato te Sosy, Copyegt hy AUDI 2S, — 64 —= Remove upper B:pillar trim, without head airbag = > Page 70-97 with hesd sirbag => Page 70121 — Remove lower B-pillar tim => Page 78-101 — Remove outer seat belt anchorage point => Page 68-35 3-door vekicles, rear — Remove rear seat backrest split => Page 72-186 non-split => Page 72-188 = Remove side trim => Page 70-6 — Remove luggage compartment rim => Page 70.62 ~ Remove 0-pilla trim without head airbag = > Page 7091 with head airbag => Page 70-178 ~ Unscrew lower seat belt bolting point => Page 69-1 S-door vehicles, rear Remove roof frame trim => Page 70-87 ~ Remove rear seet backrest split => Page 72-188 non-split.="> Page <72-188- ~ Remove rear wheel housing’ trim = >Page “20-1 (st ~ Fiamove luggage compartment slag tim => Page 70-105 = Remove C/D-pillar trim Boe without head.airbag =>" Page 70-168 with Head airbag => Rage: 7012950, — Unscrew lower seat belt bolting point => Page 69-26 Pls by capyght Copter pala carmertal purges, pation nwo, a Derm ins Pred by AUB A AL) AG cone quvaoe occa ay abi “esac tothe sonctsecmshon nthe cheunen Sigh by AUDI AEAll models = Use scissors io cut off webbing above buckle latch (approx. 20 om above the reel ~ Unplug connector from belt reel and connect wiring harness — Part- No, 8D1 971 258 ~ to belt tensioner, ~ Cut off connector on other end, sirip the ends of the two wires: and slit the cable sheath until the ends of the wires are at least 30 em apart, ~ Ensure that no-one is in the vehicle ~ Trigger gas generator with doors closed and windows apen us- ing wiring harness and external battery foutside vehicle) 4 Ensure adequate vehicle ventilation after triggering. 4 Belts can be disposed of with commercial refuse after removal. + Always wash hands after handling belt tensioners which have been activated, + Observe safety regulations for handling pyrotechnic belt ten- sioners. — 67 — Seat belt attachment points {layout) 1 = Three-point seat belt with belt height adjuster and belt ten- sioner ¢ Removing => Page 8.6 2» Anchorage point for belt buckle + Removing.=> Page 69-15 3 — Outer floor panel attachment point # Removing => Page 39-17% A Reat 3 point seat belt 2" # Reinoving => Page 89-18 5 - Centre floor panel attachment Ce a 6926 — 68 —1 - Removing and installing three-point seat belt with belt height adjuster and belt ten- sioner # Remaving three-point seat belt: ~ Disconnect battery. ~ Remove sill panel trims Page 70-91 - Remove si 70-36 ~ Unscrew belt bracket -5- at bottom bolt -6- and bolt -7- with washer -12- ~ Remove B-pillar trim without head airbag = > Page 7O-84 with head airbag => Page 70-413, > trim => Page ~ Unscrew shouldered ut -1-. = Detach connector (red) -9- at belt tensioner ~ ~ Unserew bolt 4 ~ Remove belt tensioner -10- ( 102-} upwards out of anti- ‘twist element -11- # Installing three-point seat belt: ~ Fit belt tensioner -10- |-103-+ as shown in magnified view- with anti-twist element -11 4 After installing the three-point seat belt, check belt function for child seat => Page 69- 38 — 6910 ——Note: Do not bolt in seat belt when install. ing Brpitlar tim. = Fit webbing turned through 180° -arrow- ss shown in il. lustration. — Remainder of installation is carried aut in reverse arder of removal. Shouldered nut = Tightening torque 55 Nm 2 - Belt height adjuster # Removing belt height adjuster: ~ Remove side trim => Page 20-88 = Removing &-pillar trim => Page 70-94 ~ Unscrew shouldered nut -1- and bolt -4-, ~ Lift out belt height adjuster 4 Installing belt height adjuster — 611 — Note: Do not press button when installing. Check operation after mstalting trim: Height adjuster must engage audibly in each of the 5 possible positions (in- cluding top position). Fach time the height adjustment fit- ting is pressed it should return auto~ ‘matically to the “up” position. 3. Height adjustment button 4 -Bolt = Tightening torque 23Nm 5 ~ Guide bracket 6 - Bolt ~ Tightening torque 23 Nm — 69.12 ——7 - Bolt ~ Tightening torque 65 Nm 8 - Bolt = Tightening torque 85 Nm 9 ~ Belt tensioner connector 10 - Belt tensioner ~ Bolt tensioner -10a- introduced later ~ Both types of belt tensioner can be fitted. ~ Only -102- is available as ro- placement version. — Both types of belt tensioner may be fitted in the same ve- hiele. 11 ~ Anti-twist element 12 - Washer — 613 — Notes: 4 After connecting the battery, please ensure that the vehicle ac- cessories (radio, clock, electric window lifters) are checked ac- cording to workshop manual andor operating instructions $f the fault warning light (K75) for airbag signals a fault after assembly the fault memory must be erased and again be inter- rogated by using fault reader V.A.G 1551. => Body Self-diaanosis; Repair group O1 Prteted by pm onvina te vate ce commer purest i pao in he Poem nes wuo see bp AUDI AG. ALD Ace daea Pet guna o eso. “ates tot erecta rfernaton nth socio Caps AUDA A. — 614 —2 — Anchorage point for belt buckle — Remove seat for 3-door vehicles up to 01.1999 = > Page 72-7 3-door vehicles as of 01.1999 => Page 72-17 ~ Belt buckle -1- ~ Unserew bolt -2- 4 — Tightening torque 20 Nm ~ If applicable, disconnect plug for belt warning system, — 615 — Removing and installing Recaro seat belt buckle — Remove seat => Page 72-116 ~ Swivel down belt buckle -1- to provide access to bolt -2- = Release bolt -2-. = When tightening bolt -2- ensure a tightening torque of 60 Nm. or vate or omens pps, pat ovine ot ‘wen esnnt tote sommcece ot nfomation nthe Seeument apap by AUDI AS. — 616 ——3 — Anchorage point for outer floor panel ~ Unelip sill panel trim on inside, ~ Remove rear side trim => Page 70-88 4 — Unscrew bolts -1-. Tightening torque 23 Nm. ~ Unscrew bolts -2-. Tightening torque 55 Nm. Note: Fit webbing turned trough 180°-arrow-as shown in illustration, install enchor rail above cables. — 617 — 4 - Removing and installing rear three-point seat belt Bolt (1x) = Tightening torque 55 Nm 2 - Belt reel # Romoving ~ Remove side trim = >Page 70.86 ~ Remove luggage compartment trim => Page 76-88 = Remove D-pillar trim without head airbag = > Page 7o-g4 with head airbag => Page / “ 20-448 madres thon ~ Unscrew bolts -5- (2x1, — 618 ——~ Remove bolt -1- (11) Note: When unscrewing bolt -3- ensure that spacer bush -7- cannot drop into a cavity. ~ Remove bolt -3- (1x), = Unscrew bolt -4- (1x4 # Installing ~ Install in reverse sequence to removal ~ Fit belt tured through 180° arrow- + After installing the three-point seat belt, check belt function for child seat => Pago 69- — 619 —— 3 — Bolt (1x) ~ Tightening torque 65 Nm 4 ~ Bolt (1x) ~ Tightening torque 85 Nm 5 ~ Bolt (2x) ~ Tightening torque 2 Nm 6 - Belt guide = Belt guide may also be inte- grated in belt reel, 7 ~ Spacer bush aca repura # rns maton op Ac Ra al aces Sons Soy iy — 6920 ——4 ~ Removing and install tear three-point seat belt 1998 > (with belt tensioner} 1 ~ Belt tensioner # Removing three-point seat belt = Disconnect battery. ~ Remove side trim = > Page 70-88 ~ Remave luggage campartment trim => 79-88 ~ Remove D-pillar trim without head aitbag => Page 70-31 with head airbag => Page 70-148 ~ Unplug electrical connector -3 at belt tensioner. — 6921 — ~ Pull insulation -7- back on one side until bolt -2- is reached. ~ Unserew bolt -2-. Note: When unscrewing bolt -4- ensure that spacer bush -5- cannot drop into a cavity. = Unscrew bolt-4- ~ Unserew bolt -6- (1x) ~ Remove seat belt -1- from mount -10- with locating pin - 8. # Installing Ve he Sy — 6922 ——~ Attach insulation with adhe- sive strips -8-, — Fit belt turned through 180° arrow 4 Alter installing the three-point seat belt, check belt function for child seat = > Page 69- a8 — After installing the three-point seat belt, check bet festened sensor => Page 69.4 2 ~ Bolt (1x) ~ Tightening torque 65 Nm 3 ~ Bolt tensioner connector 4 — Bolt (1x) = Tightening torque 55 Nm 5 - Spacer bush — 69.23 —— 6 - Bolt (1x) ~ Tightening torque 65 Nm 7 ~ Insulation 8 - Adhesive strips 9 — Antitwist element 10 — Mounting — 69.24 ——Notes: ¢ After connecting the battery, please ensure that the vehicle ac- cessories (radio, clock, electric window lifters) are checked ac- cording to workshop manual and/or operating instructions $ If the fault warning light {K 75} for airbag signals a fault after assembly the fault memory must be erased and again be inter- rogated by using fault reader V.A.G 1551. = > Body Self-diagnosis; Repair group 01 = > * — 6925 —— 5’ Anchorage points for centre floor panel = Remove rear seat bench / rear seat backrest Split => Page 72 186 pan-split => Page 72-188 ~ Unsérew bolt -1-. Tightening torque 85 Nm. Stra Bigg fi 1 onmaspBAILPHEAND hon fs oie aurpereac by AUD ic. AUDI AG events geoph porta vm caren ot flornaton in he doureh, Cap ko AULT A ap S “Hubber seal -4- must always be replaced. “<= When installing, ensure belt buckle -2- and lap belt -3- engage inanti-twist element -5-. — 6926 ——Seat belts, 5-door vehicles Seat belt attachment points (layout) 1 — Three-point seat belt with belt height adjuster and belt ten- sioner # Removing => Page 69 23 2 ~ Outer floor panel attachment point 4+ Removing => Page 85-25 3 — Anchorage point for belt buckle + Removing => Page 53-25 — 6927 —— 4 — Rear three-point seat belt # Removing => Page 69-36 5 ~ Centre floor panel attachment point # Removing => Page 89-52 6 — Rear centre three-point seat belt + Removing = > Page 99-40 — 69.28 ——1 - Removing and installing three-point seat belt with belt height adjuster and belt ten- sioner 1 — Belt tensioner 4 Arrow A indicates direction of vravel. # Removing three-point seat belt ~ Disconnect battery. ~ Remove sill panel trims Page 70-104 ~ Remove upper B-pillar trim -7- without head sirbag = > Page ad airbag => Page > — Remove lower B-pillar trim V1. => Page 70-201 — 6923 —— ~ Unscrew bolt -6-. = Unplug electrical connector -2- at belt tensioner ~ Unserew bolt -12. ~ Unscrew bolt -9-. = Guide webbing -8- through fetparafr arseemarylabin Upper Bepillar trim -7-. lovating pin mount -14-. # Installing three-point seat belt: ~ Attach belt tensioner -1- with locating pin -13- as shown in magnified view. + After installing passenger's three-point seat belt check belt function for child seat => Page 68-4 — 6930 ——Note: Do not bolt in seat belt when install. ing Brpitlar wim. = Install webbing turned through 180° as shown in illustration - arrow B-. ~ Remainder of installation is carried aut in reverse arder of removal. 2 ~ Bolt tensioner connector 3 ~ Bolt height adjustor # Removing belt height adjuster: = Remove upper B-pillar trim -7- => Pege 70-37 ~ Unscrew bolt -6- from guide fitting ~ Unscrew bolt -4- (1x) ~ Lift our halt neight adjuster. — 631 — # Installing belt height adjuster: Note: Do not press button when installing. Check operation after installing trim: Height edjuster must engage audibly rmercafpurposos,n pancowelpedttine 5 possible positions (in- 0120 cons! oe EEG YB Hosition. “ach time the height adjustment fit- ting fs pressed it should return austo- matically to the “up” position. 4 - Bolt = Tightening torque 23Nm. 5 — Guide fitting 6 - Bolt ¢ Also installed as shouldered nut ~ Tightening torque 55 Nm — 6932 ——7 — Upper B-pillar trim 8 - Bolt 9 - Bolt = Tightening torque 85 Nm 10 ~ Anti-twist element 11 — Lower B-pillar trim 12 - Bolt ~ Tightening torque 65 Nm 13 - Antictwist element 14 — Locating pin mount 15 — Locating pin mount — 6933 —— “Aeinove seat => Page 72-42 ~ Belt buckle -1- pernnod nats nm REESE BI nc cons panne area ay "i congo Ue Fighrtanintgtowguer BO eApnen Convghtey ALLIS ~ If applicable, disconnect plug for belt warning system. — 6934 ——3 — Anchorage point for outer floor panel 4 — Lever out cover -3-, ~~ Unscrew bolt -2-. ~ Remove rear outer seat rail cover -1-. ~ Unscrew bolt -1-. Tightening torque 85 Nm. = 2- Locating pin = 3 - Locating pin mount Note: Fit webbing turned through 180°-arrow-ss shown in illustration. 69:35 —— 4 —.Removing and installing rear three-point seat belt oral ! Belt tensioner Pay gh correo SE ot Aone asthe ibfae ACB rac ie SSoustot cnesnst! fmuon shesteine Remnagrefaggege Compartment - a rim => Page 75-105, 2 “ss — Remove D-pillar trim Page - 70-108 with head airbag = > Page 76.128 = Unplug electrical connector -2- at belt tensioner -1- Note: When unscrewing bolt -3- ensure thet spacer bush -6- cannot drop into a cavity. —— 6936 ——= Remove bolt -3- (1%) — Remove bolt -8- (1x) ~ Lift belt tensioner -1- out of locating pin mount -7-. # Installing ~ Attach belt tensioner -1- with locating pin -6- as shown in magnified view. 4 Atter installing the three-point seat belt, check belt function for child seat => Page 69- 86 ~ Check belt-astened sensor on vehicles with belt tensioner => Pago 63.47 ~ Install in reverse sequence to removal, “—— 6937 —— “2. Bolt tensioner connector 3 - Bolt (4x) Tightening torque 55 Nm _ = Guide fitting coum ne operas SRS pan ae Rraereaee epent ven cheenitenae of informatio 4nd ans aol gn ABDI AS. © -7-< Locating pin mount “8 — Bolt (1) Tightening torque 55 Nm 9 - Antitwist element — 6938 ——5 — Anchorage points for centre floor panel — Remove rear seat bench / rear seat backrest split = > Page 72.186 4 nonsplit => Page 72-168 ~ Unscrew bolt -1- tightening torque 5 Nm ~ Bolt buckle -2- ~ Lap belt -3 ~ Rubber seal -4- must always be replaced. — When installing, ensure belt buckle -2- and lap belt -3- engage in anti-twist element -5-. — 633 —— 6 — Removing and installing rear centra three-point seat belt Belt reel = Reniove 2/3 backrest Page “72.186 Jo 5 2 Lever off trim caps -6- (2x1 us- A ing flat screwdriver. ih encoopoascoldneqnene bole eauntethols- ‘peste asin ae Sah re ERM, ~ tnelp im cap 10, staring bene Pepe 7aba — Unserew bolts -3- {4x}, — 640 ——= Detach webbing mount -11-. ~ Disconnect Bowden cable -15- at belt reel -1- = > Fig. 1 ~ Unscrew nut -2-. ~ Remove bolt -17- from belt buckle, ~ Detach belt reel -1- from back rest, drawing the webbing -5- and'belt buckle through guide 13. 2 ~ Hexagon nut = Tightening torque 85 Nm 3 — Hexagon socket head bolts ~ Tightening torque 23Nm 4 — Belt delivery arm 5 - Belt 4 The webbing can only be re- moved with the backrest en- gaged in position. — 641 — (6 Tri cap 7~Bolt = Tightening torque 1:5 Nm 8 ~ Counter st 9 — Belt guide 690 Tein ep 2) “91.5 Webbing mount rns emer ecrenpegege carts mary loo ep acaessenee nto oe mana serosa atte na eae mead 13 ~ Guide. : “14:+ Hexagon nut 14 ~ Tightening torque 2.5 Nm 6 15 - Bowdon cable 16 “Remove 218 bsckrest = > Page 72-186 L — 642 ——~ Lever off tritn caps -6- (2x} us ing flat screwdriver. ~ Unscrew bolt -8-, counterhold- ing counter nut ~ Detach belt delivery arm -4-, = Unelip trim eap -10-, starting ai bottom. = Detach webbing guide -9-. ~ Remove upholstery from 2/3 backrest => Page 74.54 ~ Disconnect Bowden cable -15- at belt reel -1- = > Fig. 1 ~ Discannect Bowcien cable -15- from backrest lock => Fig. 2 16 - Bracket 17 - Bolt 18 — Padding — 6943 —— Fig.1 Disconnecting Bowden cable at belt reel ~ Lever out clip -A- in direction of arrow using a flat screwdriver. ~ Lever off bracket -B-in direction of arrow using a flat screw- driver. . ‘ ~ Whervanstalling, pris pin -- onto lig -D-. ~ Insert bracket -8- home when installing — 1 - Belt reel . Fig.2 Disconnecting Bowden cable’at backrest lock — Unserew nut T8292 5 Sonnac” ~ Detach the Bowden cable -15- wit bracket -16- at -A- Propo by opt. Copying prio armel arpa, pein, nat ornited unease by AU RG ALD AS cone mot gearanae or accep any vireo tothe corectess tomato te Sosy, Copyegt hy AUDI 2S, — 6944 ——Checking seat belts Important After every accident the seot bal system must be inspected systematically. If damage io determined when inepecting the check points, customer must ‘be informed regarding necessity of changing belts. Check points: 4 Check belt strap. 4 Check belt retractor (locking action}. + Visual inspection of belt buckle 4 Functional test of belt buckle 4 Check belt guides and latch plate $ Check securing parts and anchorage points Note: Jf customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt replaced, appro- paiato note should be made, Explanation of test items => Workshop Manual, General, Section 7 — 645 —— Checking child-seat restraint function for additional child seats (not for driver's seat belt} be fitted when checking this function + Activation of restraint. tunction: = Pull out helt a8 far aé possible. 4 Function: So — The belt should retract with’an sudible noise. “= If the belt retractiof! is then stapped, it should not be pos- ‘sible to pull the belt out again until the function is deacti- vated + Deactivation: ~ Allow the,belt to retract ag:faf as the last 100 mm iopprox.). % ~ Restraint function thus: beidéactivated at the latest when last 100 mm are reached. The belt then re-assumes its “Forma re TOR EEFTPUT a a costt ganas any ity “esac tothe sects amshon nthe cheunen Sigh by AUDI AE — 6946 ——Checking belt-fastened sensor for rear three-point belts with belt tensioner Connect up V.A.G tester 1551 or 1852 and go into measured value block no. 4. Body Self-diagnosis; Repair group 01 = > Belt fully retracted: display on V.A.G tester ~ no - Extract belt by dimension ~ L-. Display on V.A.G tesier ~ yes ~ Pull out belt webbing as far as possible, On doing so, display on V.A.G tester must remain an ~ yes-~ ‘Then retract belt as far as dimension ~ L -; display on V.A.G. tester musi remain on — yes -. — 647 —— Belt fully retracted: display on V.A.G tester ~ no + 4 Dimension ~ L ~ is 270 mm for left and right belt in 3-door ve- hicles. 4 Dimension ~ L ~ is 270 mm for left and right belt in 5-door vo- hicles. Protec by copy Coping ar pve of cormstoal uigases, np of whl, Peres orem morse 9 AUDI AG. AUD AS dae ature aaa iy ‘hr teeneat tote soreannee asian inte Stent yg by AUDI AS — 648 ——Airbag safety precautions Safety precautions when working on airbag 4 Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be per- formed by qualified personnel 4 Do not test with a test lamp, voltmeter or ohmmeter. 4 The airbag system may only be checked with fault reader \V.A.G 1551/1552 and when installed. An exception is the self- cancelling ring with slip ring. 4 Always disconnect power supply when working on the airbag sysiom, Detach battery earthing strapicable, cover over negative termi- ral. No waiting period is required after disconnecting the battery. $ There must be no-one in the vehicle when the battery is being connected. 4 Airbag components must neither be opened nor repaired. Al: ways use new components. — 649 —— 4 The airbag units have an expiry date. The expiry date is indi cated on the label. Airbag Ill: Label on sun visor. Airbag V and 7: Label on lower driver's side 8 pillar. The airbag units must be replaced after 14 years 4 If the airbag unit is replaced, the label with the expiry date must be detached from the new airbag unit and affixed in place of the old label, $ isthe case of vehicles wita 1i0'sticker on B-pillar the airbag change must bé recorded in the service schedule, + In the case of airbag units with no service life sticker, read off year of manufacture {ror airbag unit. Enter year of manufac: ° tuie plus 14-years in "Date of next replacement” column in sorvicg schedule. ° Prtoted 6 opment Canina or ate commer purpeat i ao in whol not tres ics wuses 57 AUDI AG. AUD) Ate doee rt gururtos ef ese, DIN “it espe fot eects infrmon nth sonumon. Cargo AUDI A —— 6950 ——4 Always observe the following sequence when replacing an air- bag uni = 1 - Remove old airbag unit and place down with padding facing upwards; with head airbag observe procedure for head airbag > Page 69-85 ~ 2- Take new airbag unit from transport container and store with padding facing upwards; with head airbag observe proce dure for head airbag => Page (9-55 ~ 3 - Immediately place old airbag unit into transport container. ~ 4 - Install new airbag unit into vehicle. $ The airbag units should be installed immediately after removing them from their transport containers. ¢ If work is interruptes, the sirbag unit should be replaced in its transport container, $ The airbag units must not be left unattended. — 651 — ¢ Airbag units which have been removed must stored with the padding facing upwards with exception of head airbag = > Page 59-58 ¢ Airbag units which are dropped on a hard surface or are dam- aged must not be used. 4 The airbag unit must not be treated with grease, cleaning agents of similar, and must not, even for a short time, be ex- posed to temperatures above 100 °C. $ Airbag units which were not triggered must be marked and be sent back to mafiufacturer for disposal (use transport contain. ers for airbag units): © mromonay cpa Coing groan puyaienn pater te 7k Tut respot on orscmeae feminine dota Copy by AUD —— 6952 ——Additional safety precautions for side airbag 4 The side airbags are subject to the same safety precautions as the driver's and front passenger's airbags as well as the follow- ing. 4 @ Only fit genuine seat and backrest covers approved for use by AUDI AG with side airbag (can be seen from airbag label at- tached on cover -1-). 4 No extra covers should be fitted over the backresis, as this would impair the function of the side airbags. + Seat cushions, mats or similar which would impair the function of the seat occupied sensor and airbags must not be used. No Seat-occupied sensor mat is not fitted in driver's seat. + In vehicles with no seat heating, the seats are fitted with dummy seat heating olemonts theating element with no wire, 4 The foam upholstery in the backrest must not be cut away in the vicinity of the side airbag. —— 6953 —— 4 The side airbag units have an expiry date sticker (sticker on passenger side near 8-pillar). If side airbag unis are replaced, remove airbag expiry date sticker from the new unit and stick it over the old one on S-pillar. After 14 years the side airbag unit and the sticker must be replaced. $ In the case of vehicles with no sticker on B-pillar the airbag re- placement mast be recorded in the service schedule $ If the seat cover fabric is damaged (tears, burn marks, ete.) in the vicinity of the side airbag, the cover must be replaced for safely reasons, as otherwise the side airbag will not inflate . properly. 4 No repairs may be performed on the backrest cover fabri near the:side ‘airbag (original fabric has special thread and exactly ‘etined seins). “-# Never use Upholstery needles or poke any other sharp objects through the seat cover fabric in the vicinity of the airbag and sensor mat 4 When installing, ensure seam for side airbag is straight, 4 Ad upnolstery staples (metal and plastic clips} must be re- Blaces Prteted 6 oper Gonna te vale ce commer prpoas i pao in fel, wet poem nes wuo see bp AUDIAG. ALD Ate oee Pek grate o 30, aby “ates tot erecta rfernaton nth socio Caps AUDA A. — 6954 ——4 Use only genuine upholstery staples. When installing, all upholstery staples must be fitted in the same positions as the original ones. # Always renew backrest upholstery after side airbag has been triggered. 4 All damaged components must be replaced after an accident. The original airbag unit can still be used if no signs of damage are found. ¢ If side airbag units are replaced, remove airbag number sticker from the new unit and stick It aver the ald one an the seat pan. — 655 —— Additional safety precautions for head airbag 4 The head airbags are subject to the same safety precautions as the driver's and front passenger's airbags. + Before installing 2 visual check for damage on the trims must be cartied our. + Repairs of the trims (trim upper A-pillar, upper B-pillar, upper C- pillar and, tifn-D-pillr) are not permitted. 4 When installing, ensure that trims are fitted securely. .4 The head airbag miodule may only be bent at its intended posi- tion (Transition root to A-pilla). 4 When. carrying Gut repairs behind the head airbag always re- move complete module. + Always carry removed head airbag module folded up. Prot! by cop Coming a pve commer arpa np on whl i Denies unles actonit by AUDI KAS Ros gut aco ayaty ‘er esnettote somsece of nfoimation nthe Seeument npr apn by AUDI AS. —— 6956 ——4 Store removed head airbag module in transport container or on a clean, even surface {put dawn on blanket or in luggage com- partment) 4 After body repairs in the vicinity of the head airbag the body must be checked for welding splashes, deformation or abrasion {compare to opposite side} + Always hold head aithag module securely 4 Always fold removed head airbag module -1- and grasp at gas generator (thumb direction of E-connection). 4 Always keep ane hand on the gas generator $°Do not twist, turn, knot, throw, pull, hang, pinch, press or clamp head airbag module. 4 If contamination such 38 oil, grease, paint and solvents is sb- sorbed into fabric always replace module, — 657 —— Replacing airbag units after accident Accident with alrbag/belt tensioner triggering up to and including airbag 7. The control unit for airbag must be replaced every time an air- ‘bagibelt tensioner has been triggered ‘Aceldent with-deployment of airbag 8 / belt tensioner (as from 5 5 production date CW 27. 1999). : Notes: - For vehicles with airbag & the display shows Airbag tront + side or Airbag, front head. The conirol unit for the airbag can be used for up to tree side/head airbag and/or belt tensioner deployments. The fault display “Control unit defoctiva™ will appear aftor third deployment. Airbag ~ A triggered belt tensioner is indicated by the displey “too great” Rear seat belt tensioner: Road measured vahio block 25] 4 — Read measured value block, display group 002: => Body Self-diagnosis; Repair group 01; Self-diagnosis of air- 4 2 3a 4 bag system: Reading measured value block = > — A triggered belt tensioner is indicated by the display “too great” — 6961 —— B- with iniggered airbag control unit: : + A triggered belt tensioner is identified by the fault message Bel! tensioner igniter ~ Resistance value too great” “#1FAdcition, the following must also be replaced, if necessary (visual check’: all defective components "-AGéident not involving activation of airbag 4 {F the airbag warning lamp -K75 does not indicate 2 fault, itis ‘ermeavemn ean et ate SRA enlace tne aubag componers. The seat bos ‘ht asuc te coracren stntrnaion she coomen ehiwakdkbwobecxed separately. After replacing the airbag units or the control unit, affix stickers ‘only tear-off strips) to the registration card and return the regis- ‘tration card to the relevant Sales Centre or to the Importer for 2 “ registration —— 6962 ——