Service. cea Workshop Manual Audi A3 1997 > Repair Groups General Body Assembly, Booklet ‘nterior (Repair groups 68, 69, 70, 72, 74) Edition 05.99 Service Department. Technical InformationService. oe List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups Audi A3 1997 > Repair Groups Heft General Body Assembly, Interior (Repair groups 68, 69, 70, 72, 74) Edition 05.99 Repair Group Technical Bulletins 68 Interior equipment 69 Passenger protection 70 Trim/Insulation 72 Seat frames 74 Seats - Upholstery, Covers Prtete ny convict. Caving oc ate oe commas pups. inpaar in whl. snot [ated ures reed by AUDI RG, AUDI RG ds hot uaart rap ay | i resect tthe recess formants dorsment Comrie by AUDI AG. Technical Information should always be available to all foremen and mechanics, because their com: pliance with the instructions given is essential to ensure vehicle roadworthiness and safety. In the normal safety precautions ta be observed when working on motor vehicles are also applicable. All rights reserved. No reproduction without prior agreement from publisher Copyright © 1999 Audi AG, ingolstadt Printed in Germany ‘A00.5000.57.2069 Contents Interior equipment Storage compartments/covers Removing and installing glove compartment . 68-1 = Removing and installing glove compartment lock .. ceonuisetnnetnsnnnnaeeneeneee 64 Removing and installing intermediate lid of glove compartment .. 68-6 = Removing and installing glove compartment lid .. sesntnnntnatennensnnenieenneeeneesneee 68-6 Removing driver's storage compartment 68-8 = Removing and installing lower section of centre CONSOLE .....scesssessesssestnerntetnestnneeeneees 68-9) = Removing and installing centre armrest. 68-13 = Cut-out for centre armrest iccereeeceneereenee neem a t1 4) ~ Removing and installing upper section of centre console 68-15, = Dash panel centre section 2001 > - exploded View v.eesnsssuseererienstinsersseesnneneetneresneeens 68-18 = Removing and installing centre section of dash panel, 68-21 Removing and installing storage compartment in dash panel centre section 68-25 = Removing and installing storage compartment trim sesestsnetnnsnnnee Removing and installing ashtray in dash panel centre section. — Removing and installing switch panel trim Removing and installing cup holder Interior rear-view mirror = Removing interior rear-view mirror = Installing interior rear-view mirror vs... ~ Removing interior rear-view mirror (automatic anti-glare mirror)... Installing interior rear-view mirror (automatic anti-glare mirror) = Checking function of automatic anti-glare interior rear-view mirror .. teootiaeinnennnetesers 68-33 ~ Cementing retainer plate for interior rear-view MirtOr .evejserensessstisstienrnennennnnieinereneeess 68-84 Passenger protection Page Seat belts. 69-1 = Safety regulations for handling pyrotechnic belt tensioners.... ceseetsaseseeesssenseesnes OA = Disposal of pyrotechnic belt tensioners 69-3 Seat belt attachment points (layout). 69-8 = 1 Removing and instaling three-point seat belt with belt height adjuster and belt tensioner 69-9 2-- Anchorage point for belt Buckle ~ Removing and installing Recaro seat belt buckle - 3 Ancharage pont fr outer Hloor pane = 4 Removing and installing rear tH eine gi Sera praie oc cowrerca ron oar ao = 4- Removing and installing rear‘ cece MES Tie elisa = 5 - Anchorage points for centre floor panel Seat belts, 5-door vehicle : Seat belt attachment points (layout) = 1 Removing and instaling three-point seat belt with belt height adjuster and belt tensioner ...69-29 = 2 Anchorage point for belt buckle = 3 Anchorage point for outer floor panel 4 Removing and installing rear three-point seat belt = 5 - Anchorage points for centre floor panel .. 6 - Removing and installing rear centre three point seat belt. Checking seat belts.. ~ Checking child-seat restraint function for addtional child seats (not for driver's seat belt) .-...69-48, «Checking bet festened sensor for rer thee ont bats with bal tnsione Airbag sefety precautions o , Safety precautions when working on airbag - ~ Additional safety precautions for side airbag Additional safety precautions for head airbag = Replacing airbag units after accident . Ropairing airbag ~ Fitting locations overview Removing and installing aitbag contol unit Repairing driver's :Removing and installing driver's airbag a MY 1998 69-70 — Removing and installing driver's airbag unit MY1998 > «..e..ccesssrsseensornsonnennnsnesenteneeenns 69-73 = Removing and installing steering wheel. 69-78 ~ Removing and installing driver's airbag with sports steering wheel MY 1998 > 69-79 = Removing and installing sports steering wheel ...... seveeeseeseetsetisesses 69-83 Removing and installing self-cancelling ring with slip ring & MY 1998 ... 69-84 = Removing and installing self-cancelling ring with slip ring from sports steering wheel 8 MY 199869-88 Removing and inetling eaf-cancating ring with si ring 69-90 Passenger's airbag... pee = Removing and installing passenger's airbag . giomoving and installing key switch for passenger aibag. le airbag . Removing and installing side airbag = Removing and installing side airbag for Recaro seat. ~ Airbag cable routing for Recaro seat....... = Removing and installing sensor for lateral accelerator . Repairing head airbag ~ Removing and installing head airbag - 3-door vehicles. Removing and installing head airbag - 5-door vehicles Trim/Insulation Door trims (3-door vehicles) = Assembly overview. Removing and installing front door tim. 70-3 ~ Removing and installing front door trim insulation SII 70-6 Adjusting release button 708 = Removing and installing door trim attachments. SII 0-7 Front door trims (5-door vehicles) 70-12 ~ Assembly overview... aaccrrrrrcccmmrmmmmmeme III 70412 = Removing and installing front door trim: 70-15 ~ Removing and installing outer adapter Sa AS a DR Eleaf nene DOB = Removing and installing adapter. 70-18 Removing and installing upper section of grip moulding 70-19 ~ Removing and installing lower section of grip moulding... “70-19 Unplugging connectors for window lifter switch and mirror adjuster switch on driver's side ......70-20 = Unplugging connectors for window lifter switch on passenger's side... sevens TOD Routing of wiring in door trim - overview , : ; 70-22 ~ Adjusting release button .. Benes NERO RUDURNE, ER sce cvsree TO-28 = Removing and installing treble loudspeaker 70-23 = Removing base opeaker nc. bem pi ai i in ies ii 79 9g Removing and installing door warning hghisalad taotwalllighioraronr ine soci Gn uot 70-24 Removing central locking switch 70-25 ~ Removing window lifter switch unit on driver's side 70-25 ~ Removing and installing passenger's window lifter swith ........n.nen- nnneanean 70-26 = Removing mirror adjuster switch 3 5 70-27 Removing interior door handle 70-28 — Removing and installing front door trim insulation SII 0-29 Replacing speaker trim (standard, Bose) 70-30 Rear door trims (5-door vehicles) . eee 70-31 ~ Fitting locations - exploded view. 70°31 = Removing and installing rear door trim SII 70-33 = Removing and installing outer adapter 70-36 Removing and installing adapter. 70-37 — Removing and installing upper section of grip moulding........-s:.swnvesnennrenenveaeenenen70-38 Removing and installing lower section of grip moulding: 70-38 = Unplugging connectors for window lifter switch UII 70-39 Removing and installing window lifter switch 70-39 ~ Adjusting release button .. ustinnninnnnnnnnnnrnnnnrnenTO&O Replacing speaker trim (standard, Bose) 70-40 ~ Removing speaker.. eset 70-4172 Remeving and inetaling door warning light and footwel ight = Removing interior door handle ... eevaeevaneve = Removing and installing rear door trim insulation. Dash panel ~ Fitting locations - exploded view... Removing and installing dash-panel = Removing and installing steering column switch. Removing and installing steering column surround = Removing and installing dash panel central tube Roof trim without head airbag = Removing and installing moulded headliner and sun visors. Roof trim with head airbag: Removing and installing moulded headliner and sun visors Trims = Removing and installing handbrake lever trim ... = Removing and installing foot rest .. . Removing Bowden cable. ~ Removing and installing lower A-pillar trim Removing and installing upper A-pillar trim = Removing and installing &-pillar trim = Removing and installing rear side trim. = Removing and installing rear cross-panel trim = Removing and installing roof panel trim. Luggage compartment side trim ~ Removing and installing tailgate trim .. Removing D-pillar trim = Removing sill panels........0-. Removing and installing floor covering ‘Trims for 5-door vehicles = Removing and installing upper 8-pillar trim ~ Removing and installing lower B-pillar trim eesoteseeetseeensstnteaneceentunneesaeeneeenesenees O01 = Removing sill panels. 70-104 Removing and installing upper C/D:pillar trim. ig , senses 70-105 = Luggage compartment side trim itil yoncesntbadepensesette tear aesgiggeessone, TO-10B, Removing and installing rear wheel housing trim. 70-108 ‘Trims with head airbag .. ? a : : 70-109 Removing and installing upper A pillar trim " 70-109 ~ Removing and installing upper 8-pillar trim sea h ithe oegateeeantecptihetipegptpeneeeseeseeee TOTS = Removing and installing D-pillar trim ae 70-118 ‘Trims for 5-door vehicles with head airbag... . pl 70-121 Removing and installing upper B:pillar trim 70-121 Removing and installing upper C-pillar tensa copia Gapying on ria ox omer parses pater ahin 2 AQ- 127 = Removing and installing D-pillar trim.....rmee.vleeaoerraby AUDLAG, AUDI AG coe ao. aumarse a accra aT °FQ-1 29 nh repeats careahese rian nthe document Copy at by AUDI AG. Seat frames Page Front seats (3-door vehicles} 724 = TOONS serseesee esenaeesuai anh Buahaut NieagaGoTesiatesetpvasesucsesseene TA Removing and installing front seat cover 72-2 = Removing and installing rear cover on front seat rail {inboard Side) .....s.cssseeeesncneeineeneeee 28 = Removing and installing rear cover on front seat rail (outboard side) 725 = Removing and installing seat Up t0.01.1999...eecsoesseesnsstnneeineeinseenneerneesneennsennnernnseine TOT ~ Removing and installing seatas of 01.1999 72-11 Connecting airbag adapter VAS 5094. 72.15 = Removing and installing front seat backrest... sotisaninaennnennnetnsstnsnnniatiateeeasneee 72-20 Removing seat height adjustment lever 72-25 = Installing retaining clip eee ee eee (72-26 Removing backrest adjuster wheel 72-27 — Removing release handle with cover plate sesseenseenneenneenneeeneeenneevaeenneenneeenees 72-28, Dismantling drawer 72-29 = Removing drawer frame... 72-29Removing and installing seat height adjuster unit ~ Servicing longitudinal seat adjustment mechanism = Removing rear slides Front seats (5-door vehicles} = Tools . . Removing and installing front seat cover = Removing and installing rear cover on front seat rail {inboard side) ......csseesesnssneenneeneeene 72-38 Removing and installing rear cover on front seat rail (outboard side) 72-40 = Removing and installing seat ........ cesnseisnetvaeesnesuneetnestneetnnttnnstevanssntenneenees 72-Q2, ~ Connecting airbag adapter VAS 5094. 72-46 = Removing and installing front seat backrest... ceesntivnnnnanistnsnnnonnianrnannenen 72-49 — Removing inner fitting panels 72-54 Removing and installing seat height adjuster unit 72-55 = Removing Bowden cable cover 72-58 ee se Lr = Removing rear slides .. sessninntnsenesentssnisotevaeess Front sports seat ~ Tools .. . Removing and installing front seat cover — Removing and installing rear cover on front seat rail (tunnel side) = Removing and installing rear cover on front seat rail (outboard side) 72-69 = Removing and installing sports Seat....eessesnseenseesneeneetneennetnestinnerinernneesneetnnetnnetienee OTT ~ Connecting airbag adapter VAS 5094. 72-75 Removing and installing front seat backrest 72-78 = Converting backrest from sports to standard seat -.ccescsesessesseessesssesiseetsetinentneeeneeeene 7283 Converting seat pan from sports to standard seat 72-84 = Removing and installing seat height adjuster handle .......c.cseesseessesssesnseiesesiseeeneeeseeeene 72-85 Installing retaining clip 72-86 = Removing backrest adjuster wheel cesneenneetneensnenneeenneeneenneenneernnstnnseeneennsee 72-87 ~ Removing release handle with cover plate 72-88 = Dismantling drawer cesssennstesentsstenanenssnseenonstnentinstisennvaensantanetaeeeseseeetees 72-89 — Removing drawer frame 72-90 Removing inner fitting panels , : viene 72-91 = Removing and installing seat height adjuster unit .. sesceeseesnsesseetnnenssesanestneetnens 72-O2, Removing Bowden cable cover 72.95 = Removing and installing longitudinal seat adjustment Bowden cable v.o..cscessceneseeeseeesteeene 72-96 Removing rear slides 72-100 = Removing and installing 2-way lumbar support .. eee nt Eee eat HAGE weenneeee P2VOT = Removing and installing lumbar support motor with gear unit. 72-102 ~ Removing and installing backrest motor with gear unit. 72-104 = Seat wiring assignment .. eer 72-107 Backrest wiring assignment 72-108 Recaro seat 1272-109 ~ Tools . -72-108 = Removing and installing front seat cover iil eyscect. xian canna ontoen andrei 7X1 10 Rarer on inet et wt cove BAAD ern Sond 2112 = Removing and installing rear cover on front seat rail (outboard side) ee 2114 Removing and installing Recaro seat 72-116 - Connecting airbag adapter VAS 5094. eee 72-120 = Removing and installing backrest 72-125 — Removing and installing backrest shell resorbed coeneetsnennterneesneees 21 2B ~ Removing and installing seat cushion 72-130 Removing and installing seat extension 72-133 = Removing and installing seat side panels. sesseeseesssetaneetseetneeesnttnseeneetnseteneeesee 2136 Removing and installing seat side panel brackets 72-140 = Removing and installing switch unit seseeteunttneesneetneetneetneetisetinnsesseesvaesneenees TQV4T Removing and installing fitting panels. 72-147 = Removing and installing spring trim cesneenneennneeneeenneenneesneonneennernsneenneenneenn 2149) Removing and installing 2-way lumbar support 72-151 = Removing and installing lumbar support motor with gear Unit ...seecseesssesseeeseteseeeseeesseesse T215274, Removing and installing backrest motor with gear unit. = Removing and installing seat height adjustment motor — Removing and installing head restraint = Removing and installing head restraint guide = Removing and installing and disassembling underbody Removing and installing seat rails. = Removing and installing memory module... zi Removing and installing EASY ENTRY Bowden cable. = Adjusting EASY ENTRY Bowden cable.. — Removing transfer rod = Adjusting transfer rod. — = Recaro seat cable routing - seat pan Recaro backrest cable routing Rear seat = Removing seat and backrest (split) = Removing seat bench (non-split) Removing backrest (non-split) = Removing bracket for backrest (non-split) Seats - Upholstery, Covers Front seat covers and upholstery = Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery = Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery Removing and installing backrest cover = Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery Covers and upholstery for sports seat = Removing and installing cover and upholstery for seat pan Removing and installing backrest cover and upholstery = Removing and installing backrest cover .. : = Removing and installing head restraint fabric and upholstery Covers and upholstery Recaro seat = Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery Removing and installing cover and upholstery for seat extension. = Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery Removing and installing head restraint cover and upholstery. = Removing and installing seat heating element Removing and installing seat extension heating element. = Removing and installing backrest heating element .. Rear seat covers and upholstery Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery Removing and installing seat cover and upholstery Removing and installing cover and upholstery for backrest (non-split). Removing and installing cover and upholstery for seat bench (non-split).. Removing and installing cover and upholstery for backrest (with third three-point belt) 72-154 72-157 72-159 72-160 72-162 72-166 72-169 72471 72-174 72178 72.176 72477 72-185 72-186 72-186 72-188 72-189 72-190 Page 74-1 744 74-3 74-10 74-12 74-13 (74-13 74-16 74-23 74-25 Porites ries autorsedby AUDI AG. AUDI AG dooe not guaarteeo accep ay aby nth resect tote earecnace tora int document Copy by UDI AG.Storage compart- ments/covers Removing and installing glove compartment = Unclip dash panel cover. = Unplug connector -4- for glove ‘compartment light. = Unscrew bolts -1- (4x). ~ Unscrew bolt -2-. = Open glove compartment lid; Unscrew bolts -3- (3x) ~ Move securing plate aside approx. 1 cm in direction of arrow and release catch, = Unplug connector to passen- ger airbag key switch = >Fig. 1 = Remove passenger airbag de- activation switch => Page 69-97 AO 0656, = Remove glove compartment. 1 Bolts (4x) = Tightening torque 4 Nm 2 - Bolt (1x) = Tightening torque 4 Nm 3 ~ Bolts (3x) = Tightening torque 4 Nm 4 - Connector 5 - Mounting plate D4 fopyif. Copy tx prvate commercial purpeces. nga eaby AUDI AG. AUDI AG coos nal guavarieeo accep ay abity uacece formato ni document Copy by RUDI AG. 68-2 — «1 —Fig.1 Detaching connector for passenger airbag key switch. = Press release -3- and remove plug -2- from switch -1-, 68-3 Removing and installing glove compartment lock Open glove compartment lid -1 ~ Remove screws -2- (2x) Unscrew bolts -3- (4x). = Use screwdriver to carefully lever out lid -4- in direction of ar- = Remove lid -4- 4 — Use screwdriver -2- to lever out glove compartment actuation - 1- on left and right side in direction of arrow. ~ Remove glove compartment actuation -1-. rites nave by AUDI AG. AUDI RG des ot guaran Ang any ty an repo ote corecnens tfomaion nthe dooument Copy by UOT AG. 68-4 ——4 _ Use screwdriver -3- to lever out bracket -2- from glove com- partment actuation -1- on left and right side in direction of ar- row. Note: Lock cylinder can only be removed with key inserted. co Carefully lever out the retaining tabs -1- (4x) in direction of ar- row and at the same time press lacking cylinder -2- indirection of arrow. @ Installing: — With key entered, press in lock eylinder until all retaining tabs engage 65 —— Removing and installing intermediate lid of glove compartment ~ Open glove compartment lid -1- 4 roid open intermediate lid of glove compartment -2., — Pull out intermediate lid of glove compartment -2- from hinges in direction of arrow -3 Removing and installing glove compartment lid @ Removing: 4 _ Removing glove compartment lid -1- => Page 68-1 Notes: Preise oy com NCUA Pinte, hte LO. if LOPES: whore, ant psmtec uns Phere maybe upidbersirstaltea ‘pBevierWeen glove com- Shon PARE RY SRP GNOVE COMBAT ~ Pull out pin -2- with pliers 68-6