Airbag Connector, Replacing, Bolted Airbag Version: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Driver Airbag Connector

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WARNING:

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

-- Remove driver airbag AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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 connectors -1- and -5-.

-- Using a small screwdriver, release the connector locks -4- and remove the connectors -2- for the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and -3- for Driver Airbag Igniter 2 -N250-.

-- Disengage the electrical wire at the brackets -6- and free it up.

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:

-- Release the retaining tabs in order to disconnect the connectors -1-, -2-, -4- and -6-.

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

-- 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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-- 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:

-- Release the retaining tabs in order to disconnect the connectors -1-, -2-, -4- and -6-.

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

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