Audi A6 Typ 4G: Service and disposal of safety belt pretensioner
The safety belt pretensioners are parts of the
safety belts on your Audi. Installing, removing,
servicing or repairing of belt pretensioners can
damage the safety belt system and prevent it
from working correctly in a collision.
There are some important things you have to
know to make sure that the effectiveness of the
system will not be impaired and that discarded
components do not cause injury or pollute the
environment.
WARNING
Improper care, servicing and repair procedures
can increase the risk of personal injury
and death by preventing a safety belt pretensioner
from activating when needed or activating
it unexpectedly:
- The belt pretensioner system can be activated
only once. If belt pretensioners have
been activated, the system must be replaced.
- Never repair, adjust, or change any parts of
the safety belt system.
- Safety belt systems including safety belt
pretensioners cannot be repaired. Special
procedures are required for removal, installation
and disposal of this system.
- For any work on the safety belt system, we
strongly recommend that you see your authorized
Audi dealer or qualified technician
who has an Audi approved repair manual,
training and special equipment necessary.
For the sake of the environment
Undeployed airbag modules and pretensioners
might be classified as Perchlorate Material
-special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
When the vehicle or parts of the restraint
system including airbag modules safety
belts with pretensioners are scrapped, all
applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Your authorized Audi dealer is familiar
with these requirements and we recommend
that you have your dealer perform this service
for you.
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airbags to do their job, occupants must always
properly wear their safety belts and be in a proper seating
position.
For your safety and the safety of you
Be sure to read the important information and
heed the WARNINGS for important details about children and Advanced Airbags.
Even though your vehicle is equipped with an Advanced
Airbag System, make
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Digital Sound System Control Module -J525-, BOSE, through MY 2014
Digital Sound System Control Module -J525-
1 - MOST Bus
2 - 18-Pin Connector -T18-
3 - 38-Pin Connector -T38-
Note
Unlisted connector terminals are not assigned.
1 - MOST Bus
1 - Output
1 - Connector
- Disconnect the connector from the window regulator motor.
2 - Left Rear Window Regulator Motor -V26-
Note
The window regulator motor can be removed or installed with the
motor or door window in any position.
Removing:
Remove the door trim panel