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Torsion Bar, Removing And Installing: Installing

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WARNING:

The Torsion Bar Exhibits Considerable Spring Force. Always Follow The Points Below To Avoid Accidents: 

  • Always remove and install the torsion bar in the sequence described and only using the tools specified.
  • Never use pliers and other levers.
  • Do not stand directly in front of the torsion bar when removing and installing it. Stand off to the side.

-- Slide the torsion bar -1- into the mount until the end -arrow- comes into contact with the seat pan -2-.

Fig 1: Slide Torsion Bar Into Mount Until End Comes Into Contact With Seat Pan
GWWA72-10832Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Make sure the torsion bar -2- is seated in the support bracket -arrow- on the seat pan -1- correctly.

Fig 2: Ensuring Torsion Bar Is Seated In Mounting Bracket Correctly
GWWA72-10833Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Prevent the :2024 A /1  using the M10x30 bolt -item 3- and nut from spreading.

Fig 3: Mount 3145 With Bracket 2024 A /1 And Threaded Connection Without Shackle To Torsion Bar
GWWA72-10834Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Position the :3145  with the :2024 A /1  on the torsion bar -1-.

2  - Seat Pan

-- Carefully rotate the torsion bar -1- until it engages in the oblong hole -arrow- on the seat pan.

Fig 4: Carefully Rotate Torsion Bar Until It Disengages From Oblong Hole -Arrow- On The Seat Pan
GWWA72-10831Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

The Rest Of The Installation Is Performed In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note The Following: 

WARNING:
  • Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
  • Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting a connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.
NOTE:

Make Sure The Connectors Are Installed All The Way And Engage Audibly.

WARNING:

The ignition must be on when connecting the battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle interior when connecting the battery.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

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