Side Airbag, Additional Safety Precautions
Side Airbag, Additional Safety Precautions
CAUTION:
- 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 backrest material in side airbag region.
- 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.
- When installing, all upholstery clips must be placed in same places 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 make repairs to backrest cover in side airbag region (due to special materials and strictly defined seams).
- After side airbag deploys, backrest upholstery must be replaced.
- After an accident, all damaged parts must be replaced. If there is no damaged detected to airbag unit, unit can still be used.
- If side airbag units are replaced, new side airbag number sticker should be removed and placed over old sticker on seat pan.
- Do not poke cover with upholstery needle or other sharp objects in airbag and sensor mat region.