Connectors, Disconnecting And Connecting

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NOTE:

The connector station is located in the vehicle floor under the front seat area.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Fig 1: Trim Removal Wedge 3409
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Airbag Lockout Adapter VAS6281

Fig 2: Airbag Adapter VAS6281
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Connectors, disconnecting

WARNING:

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

-- Bring headrest into lowest lock position.

-- Move seat as far back and up as possible.

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to Disconnecting .

-- Unclip the front cover -1- with Trim Removal Wedge 3409 and pull cover in direction of -arrow- off the connector station -2-.

Fig 3: Connector Station Rear Cover

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-- Remove the wire holder -3- from the connector station.

Fig 4: Identifying Connector Station

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NOTE:

The number of connectors can vary depending on equipment. The description shows the version with the most equipment possible.

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.

-- Remove side airbag connector -1-.

-- Connect the Airbag Lockout AdapterVAS6281 to the side airbag connector on the front seat. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING .

-- Vehicles with seat heating: Disconnect the connector for the seat heating -2-.

-- Vehicles with power seats: Disconnect the connector for the power supply for seat adjuster -4-.

-- Disconnect the seat belt latch connector -5-.

Vehicles with a DVD player:

Fig 5: Electrical Connectors -1- And -2-

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-- Push the grommet -3- to the side.

-- Disconnect and free up the electrical connectors -1- and -2- and free up the wiring harness.

Connectors, connecting

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

When connecting the wiring harnesses happens in reverse order, note the following:

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

WARNING:

Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to Connecting .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.