Overview - Head Curtain Airbag, A3/A3 SPORTBACK

Fig 1: Head Curtain Airbag Exploded View

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1. Black Line
   • Serves as anti-rotation protector
   • Must be visible after assembly.
2. Clip
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A3/A3 SPORTBACK - Disengage the clips -1 and 2- head curtain airbag retaining tab clips from the body. .
   • Quantity: 4
3. Connector
   • Driver side: for Driver Head Curtain Airbag Igniter -N251-
   • Front passenger side: for the Front Passenger Head Curtain Airbag Igniter -N252-
   • Disconnecting and connecting. Refer to Figure.
4. Bolt
   • 5 Nm
   • Replace after removing.
5. Head Curtain Airbag
   • Driver side: with Driver Head Curtain Airbag Igniter -N251-
   • Front passenger side: with Front Passenger Head Curtain Airbag Igniter -N252-
     WARNING:

     Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .

   • Removing and Installing. Refer to HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
6. Bolt
   • 5 Nm
   • Replace after removing.
7. Clip
   • Quantity: 2

Head Curtain Airbag Guide, A3 Tightening Specification 

Fig 2: Head Curtain Airbag Guide, A3 Tightening Specification

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-- Tighten the bolts -1- to 3.5 Nm.