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Side Airbag Safety Precautions






Side Airbag 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 cushion clips must be replaced (metal and plastic clips).

We recommend using original cushion clips.

When installing, all cushion 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 cushion 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 cushion needle or other sharp objects in airbag and sensor mat region.