Airbag Connector, Replacing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS 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: Replacing Airbag Connector

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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.

-- Unclip the wiring set from the brackets -arrows-.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 4-.

-- Disconnect and remove the connectors -3 and 5- for the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- / Driver Airbag Release Valve Igniter -N490-.

-- Release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Harness Connector -1-, Connector Lock -2-

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Versions with 4-spoke steering wheel:

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness Bracket

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WARNING:

-- Unclip the wiring set from the brackets -arrows-.

-- Disconnect the connectors -2, 3, 4 and 6- by releasing the tabs.

-- Disconnect and remove the connectors -1 and 5- for the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- / Driver Airbag Release Valve Igniter -N490-.

-- Release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Harness Connector -1-, Connector Lock -2-

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