Airbag, Replacement Interval Change (GROUP 69, NO. 08-04)

2007 Audi A8 L Quattro, 4.2 VSECTION Airbag, Replacement Interval Change (GROUP 69, NO. 08-04)
Publication date: 2008-12-03
Reference number: GROUP 69, NO. 08-04
Supersedes refnos: 2010141, GROUP 69, NO. 05-02, GROUP 69, NO. 06-06

AIRBAG, REPLACEMENT INTERVAL CHANGE

AIRBAG, REPLACEMENT INTERVAL CHANGE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 69, NO. 08-04 (2010141/4), Date of Issue:  December 3, 2008
AUDI: All 1987 - 2007
GROUP: 69 - Passenger Protection Systems
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 69, NO. 06-06, Date of Issue:  December 7, 2006

SERVICE INFORMATION

69 08 04 2010141/4 December 3, 2008. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 06-06 dated December 7, 2006.

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All 1987 - 2007 All With Airbag

CONDITION

Airbag is more than 10 years old.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Formerly, the replacement of airbag units was recommended after a period of 10 to 15 years as a matter of course.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Improved production.

SERVICE

It is no longer recommended or necessary to replace any airbag unit at this or any other interval.

WARRANTY

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.

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