Additional Thorax Airbag Safety Precautions
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- We recommend using original equipment seat covers.
- Seat covers or protective covers that are not specifically approved for use on Audi seats with thorax airbags must not be used.
- Do not cut out the backrest material in the thorax airbag area.
- The seam in thorax airbag area must run straight when installing.
- All upholstery clips must be replaced (metal and plastic clips).
- Using original equipment upholstery clips is recommended.
- During installation, all upholstery clips must be placed in the same place they were when they were removed.
- If the cover is damaged (with rips, burned holes, etc.) in the thorax airbag area, it must be replaced for safety reasons so that airbag deploys correctly.
- Do not repair the backrest cover in the thorax airbag area (because of special materials and strictly defined seams).
- Always replace the backrest cushion if the thorax airbag deploys.
- All damaged parts must be replaced after a collision. If no airbag unit damage is detected, the airbag unit can still be used.
- If thorax airbag units are replaced, the new thorax airbag number sticker should be removed and placed over the old sticker on the seat pan.
- Do not poke into the cover near the area around the airbag, Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Sensor -G128- and the seat occupant detection system mat using the upholstery needle or any other pointed object.