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How do you deactivate the passenger airbag of the Audi Q5?

Model: Audi Q5 MK 1, 8R - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Airbag

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It will be possible to deactivate the passenger airbag on board the Audi Q5 by opening the glove compartment located on the passenger side: once the compartment is opened, it will be possible to proceed by inserting the ignition key into the lock located at the top right of the compartment.

In this way, it will be possible to turn it to switch the indication from ON to OFF: this will allow the airbag to deactivate as indicated by the warning light on the dashboard.

At this point, it will be possible to reactivate the airbag simply by turning the lock again.


Posted on 1 July 2025 by ScegliAuto


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