Audi A4: Thorax Airbags
Overview - Front Thorax Airbag

1 - Front Thorax Airbag
- Driver Thorax Airbag Igniter -N199-
- Front Passenger Thorax Airbag Igniter -N200-
WARNING
Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.
Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with
pyrotechnic components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Safety Precautions when Working with Pyrotechnic
Components".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Thorax Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Clean the threaded hole for the bolt with for example a thread tap.
- Install with locking compound. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the
locking compound.
3 - Wire
- From Driver Thorax Airbag Igniter -N199-/Front Passenger Thorax Airbag
Igniter -N200- directly to the connector station
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Thorax Airbag Wire, Removing and Installing".
4 - Backrest Frame
Overview - Rear Thorax Airbag

1 - Side Cushion
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Thorax Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing".
2 - Rear Thorax Airbag
- Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter -N201-
- Passenger Side Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter -N202-
WARNING
Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.
Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with
pyrotechnic components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Safety Precautions when Working with Pyrotechnic
Components".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Thorax Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing".
3 - Connector
- Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter -N201-
- Passenger Side Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter -N202-
4 - Nuts
- 6 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Install with locking compound. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the
locking compound.
5 - Nut
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Rear Seat Backrest, Folding Backrest".
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Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
Bolt - Front Thorax Air
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
Nut - Rear Thorax Airba
Overview - Head Curtain Airbag
Note
The Avant is shown.
1 - Bolt
5 Nm
Replace after removing
2 - Clip
Quantity: 2
3 - Clip
Only available with -6-
Remo
SEE MORE:
Refrigerant Circuit, Converting R12 to R134a and Servicing
Note
For environmental reasons and on account of the
corresponding legislation, refrigerant R12 can no longer be
manufactured or supplied. Refrigerant R134a has been developed
as a replacement for R12.
A/C systems developed and
Vehicles with Coil Springs
Shock absorbers are frequently rejected and replaced because
of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the vehicle have
shown that the replacement of a large number of rejected shock
absorbers was not justified.
Slight leaking of oil ("sweating") at piston rod sea