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How to Disable the Passenger Airbag in an Audi A8

Model: Audi A8 4H, MK 3, D4 - Years 2009-2017
Part: Checks and maintenance

This guide will show you how to disable the front passenger airbag in an Audi A8, following the instructions below. First, get inside the vehicle and remove the physical key from the remote. Then, open the glove compartment and insert the key to disable the airbag, turning it to off as shown in the video. At this point, once you turn on the ignition, a warning will appear indicating that the passenger airbag is disabled; then turn the key back to on to reactivate the passenger airbag!

Updated on 17 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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