Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Remove the Airbag from an Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 8V, MK 3 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Airbag

It is advisable to perform this procedure with the battery disconnected. Before you start, sit in the driver's seat of your Audi A3. Begin by turning the steering wheel 90 degrees clockwise, then adjust it by pulling it towards you as far as possible and lowering it. Next, release the rear clips that secure the airbag. This will free the airbag from the steering wheel. Proceed to extract it, then disconnect the connector. Once you have completed this step, you can remove the airbag, completing the disassembly.

Updated on 4 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P) Discover how to remove and replace the steering wheel airbag on an Audi A3 in this brief and simple guide, following the instructions below. First, g…
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3) Below we will see useful information on how to deactivate the front passenger airbag, in case of a car seat being present, on the Audi A3. First of a…
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3) Today we will explain how to remove the steering wheel airbag on an Audi A3 model 8V. To remove the airbag, first we need to remove the steering whee…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Adjust the Brightness of the Instrument Cluster on a Peugeot 3008?

To adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster on a Peugeot 3008, you need to turn on the ignition and access the settings via the menu located in the central area of the dashboard. In the screen that appears, select the "Display Configuration" option: now, by selecting the "Brightness" option, you can adjust it using the dedicated slider that will appear on the screen. The adjustment should be made with the headlights on as well as with them off. Once the adjustment is complete, you can turn off the instrument cluster.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos