Airbag Connector, Replacing, Inserted Airbag Version: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Remove the driver side airbag. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles with a 3-Spoke Steering Wheel:

Fig 1: Airbag Unit Harness Connector

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WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2, 4 and 6- by releasing the tabs.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the Driver Airbag Igniter 2 -N250- and -5- for the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-.

-- To do so, release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 2: Disconnect Harness Connector -1-, Connector Lock -2-

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-- Disengage and remove the wiring harness from the brackets.

Versions with 4-Spoke Steering Wheel:

Fig 3: Airbag Unit Harness Connector

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WARNING:

-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2, 4 and 6- by releasing the tabs.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the Driver Airbag Igniter 2 -N250- and -5- for the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-.

-- To do so, release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 4: Disconnect Harness Connector -1-, Connector Lock -2-

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-- Disengage and remove the wiring harness from the brackets.