Modular Wire Routing With Corrugated Tube On Front Seat

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NOTE:

The wires between the seat pan and the connector station are inside a double-shell corrugated tube in the so-called modulate wiring routing.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Fig 1: Trim Removal Wedge 3409
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Opening the corrugated tube and removing the individual wire

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
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 the front seat:

Standard seat and Sport seat (manual), refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MANUAL .
Standard and Sport Power Seat, Comfort Seat and Super Sport Seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, POWER .
Bucket seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, RS BUCKET SEAT .

-- Attach the front seat to the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair FixtureVAS6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409, open the cable holder -1-.

Fig 2: Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409 To Open Cable Bracket

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-- Remove the cable holder from the corrugated tube -2-.

NOTE:

For replacing a faulty wire or opening the corrugated tube for the side airbag, refer to WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS, REPAIRING or FRONT SIDE AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Installing individual wires and closing the corrugated tube

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- When bundling and placing individual wires in the corrugated tube, make sure the wires are not twisted.

NOTE:

Note the installation position of the two-part corrugated tube to the wiring harness and the position of the wiring bracket to the corrugated tube.

-- The beginning of the corrugated tube -4- should be placed immediately after the clip -2- or cable tie around the wiring harness -3-.

Fig 3: Ensuring Side Of Cable Bracket Connects To Last Rib On Corrugated Tubing

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-- Make sure the two-piece corrugated tube is closed correctly over the entire length.

-- After connecting both halves of the corrugated tube, wiring bracket -1- should be positioned and clipped into place according to the illustration.

-- Make sure the side -arrow A- of the cable bracket connects to the last rib -arrow B- on the corrugated pipe.

-- Install the cable ties, wiring bracket and clips in the same positions as before removal.

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.