Airbag Connector, Replacing, Bolted Airbag Version: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Connector

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

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

WARNING:

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

-- Disconnect the connectors -4, 6 and 7-.

-- Unlock the connector locks -8- using a small screwdriver and then disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- from the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and Driver Airbag Igniter 2 -N250-.

-- Disengage and remove the wire -3- on the bracket -5-.

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

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

Vehicles with a 3-Spoke Steering Wheel:

Fig 1: 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-.

-- Open 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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-- Unhook and remove the wiring harness from the bracket.

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-.

-- Open 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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-- Unhook and remove the wiring harness from the bracket.