2001 Allroad 2.7T - access to airbag control module?

[Bart Oleksy]

VAG-COM says "65535: Internal Control Module Memory Error, 00-10 
Intermittent", and it reappears right away again.  So...Ross-tech says 
maybe faulty wiring or else a faulty control module.  $801 (CAD) from 
the dealer for the module, but to search for a better price, I need to 
find the EXACT part number to make a swap easier. 

(Correct me if I'm wrong on any points here, please!)

So to get the part #, how easy is it to get at this thing?

I'd seen a 'how to' for a 2001 A6 sedan that involved taking apart the 
center console, starting from the rear air vent and working forward, 
right through to taking out the stereo.

Same for an Allroad?

Thanks for any and all suggestions/advice!

Bart
'97 A4 2.8Q
'98 A6 QW
'01 AR 2.7T