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Left And Right Driver Knee Airbag Supports

Removing 

WARNING:

-- Remove driver side knee airbag. Refer to DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG .

-- Remove bolts -1- for right -2- and left -3- supports from mounting bracket/steering column -4-.

Fig 1: Identifying Supports And Bolts
GWWA69-10318Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Then remove the supports -1- and -2- from the brace and mounting bracket/steering column -4-. Remove bolt -3-.

Fig 2: Supports
GWWA69-10319Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Installation 

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

WARNING:
  • Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES .
  • Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

-- Install driver side knee airbag. Refer to DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG .

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

Make sure the wires do not get caught.

-- Switch on ignition.

WARNING:

Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

-- Connect battery ground cable with ignition switched on. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

-- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again => .