Front Seat Wire Routing: Notes

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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
Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture :VAS6136
Trim Removal Wedge :3409

Opening the corrugated tube and removing the individual wire

WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fasten the front seat on the :VAS6136 . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Release the retainer -3- and open the front cable holder -1- using the :3409 .

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-- Remove wiring bracket from the corrugated tube -2-.

-- Open rear wiring bracket -1- for modular wire routing on the seat pan lower frame using a screwdriver and remove corrugated tube -2-.

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NOTE:

To replace a defective wire or open the corrugated tube thorax airbag. Refer to FRONT SIDE AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .