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Audi A4 allroad 2017–2020: Passenger airbag off and the seat cable

Seat heating, Body Sense and passenger-airbag deactivation: checks and seat-dependent repair scope.

What to check under the seat

Record exact message and occurrence conditions; the technician must identify seat type and check accessible connections under the appropriate procedure. Establish whether upholstery, heater mat or entire seat was changed. Smooth upholstery does not show cable condition beneath.

Editorial inspection order.

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What is replaced

The remedy distinguishes heater-mat/cable from upholstery/cable replacement according to seat type. One kit is not prescribed for every vehicle. Identify the installed seat and campaign, rather than selecting a part from Allroad alone.

Volkswagen Group of America / NHTSA repository: Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-874 / Audi74E3

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Audi A4 allroad 2017–2020: Passenger airbag off and the seat cable

Seat heating, Body Sense and passenger-airbag deactivation: checks and seat-dependent repair scope.

Owner complaints and recalls

Common problems of the Audi A4 allroad → Complaints by year, symptoms, recalls and service bulletins.