Pedestrian Protection Trigger 1 -G598- /Pedestrian Protection Trigger 2 -G599-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant and 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Switch off the ignition and place the ignition key outside of the vehicle and wait 10 seconds before working on the airbag system.

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear fender cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - FENDER .

-- Front passenger side: remove the expanding rivets -1- and pivot the rain water drain channel -2- upward and remove it from the fresh air intake -3-.

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-- Remove the clip -3- using a flat-head screwdriver.

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CAUTION:

Pyrotechnical components can deploy unintentionally.

There is a risk of injury.

- Discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Press the release to free up and disconnect the pedestrian protection trigger connector -2-.

-- Remove the screw -1-.

-- Disengage the pedestrian protection trigger -4- on the hood hinge and remove.