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How to Deactivate the Passenger Airbag on the Audi A3?

Model: Audi A3 8V, MK 3 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Airbag

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To deactivate the passenger airbag on the Audi A3, open the glove compartment on the passenger side. Once the compartment is open, locate the lock at the top left of the space.

Insert the ignition key to turn the lock from OFF to ON; once this is done, the indicator light showing the passenger airbag is deactivated will illuminate. To turn it off, simply switch the lock back to ON.


Updated on 25 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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