Disconnecting And Connecting The Connector To The Connector Station

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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
Airbag Lockout Adapter VAS6281

Connectors, Disconnecting

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS 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 GROUND CABLE WITH Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Fig 1: Connector Station Rear Cover

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

Fig 2: 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 Adapter VAS6281 to the side airbag connector on the front seat. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING .

-- Versions with heated seats: Remove seat heating connector -2-.

-- Versions with power seats: Remove the seat adjustment power supply connector -4-.

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

Vehicles with DVD Player:

Fig 3: 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 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.

Connectors are connected in the following sequence, 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.

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.