Airbag Adapter, Connecting And Disconnecting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Airbag Lockout Adapter VAS6281

Disconnecting the Airbag Connector

WARNING:

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

-- Disconnect the side airbag connector. Refer to DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR TO THE CONNECTOR STATION .

Fig 1: Airbag Adapter VAS 6281

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-- Connect Airbag Lockout Adapter VAS6281 to side airbag connector on seat side -1-.

CAUTION:

The Airbag Lockout Adapter VAS6281 must stay connected to seat until seat is installed again.

NOTE:

Ensure airbag adapter engages correctly.

Airbag Connector, Connecting

Airbag connectors are connected in the following sequence, note the following:

WARNING:

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

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.

CAUTION:

When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.

Perform the following before switching on the ignition:

Move the selector lever into P.
Activate the parking brake
Turn off the ignition.
Open the hood
Connect Battery Charger VAS5095A to the battery jump start terminal.
Turn on the ignition.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to GROUND CABLE WITH Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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.