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How to deactivate the front passenger airbag on the Audi A3

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

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Below are useful instructions on how to deactivate the front passenger airbag when a child seat is present in the Audi A3. First, get into the vehicle and open the glove compartment; then use the physical key and insert it into the cylinder to switch the airbag to off, thereby deactivating the passenger airbag, as shown in the video.

At this point, it will be possible to install the child seat safely; to reactivate the passenger airbag, simply turn the cylinder back to on inside the glove compartment!


Updated on 2 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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