Side Airbag Additional Safety Precautions
Side Airbag Additional Safety Precautions
• We recommend using original equipment seat covers.
• Seat covers or extra covers that are not approved specially for use on Audi seats with side airbags must not be used.
• Do not cut the backrest material in side airbag area.
• When installing, seam in side airbag region must run straight.
• All upholstery clips must be replaced (metal and plastic clips).
• We recommend using original upholstery clips.
• During installation, all upholstery clips must be placed in the same place as when removed.
• If cover is damaged (with rips, burned holes, etc.) in side airbag region, it must be replaced for safety reasons so that airbag deploys correctly.
• Do not repair the backrest cover in the side airbag area (because of special materials and strictly defined seams).
• Always replace the backrest upholstery if the side airbag deploys.
• All components, which were damaged in a crash, must be replaced. If the airbag unit appears to be undamaged, it may be used again.
• If thorax airbag units are replaced, the new thorax airbag number sticker should be removed and placed over the old label on the seat pan.
• Do not poke the cover with an upholstery needle or other sharp objects in the region of the airbag, front passenger seat occupant sensor (G128) and passenger occupant detection system mat.