Front Seat Wire Routing

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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

Opening the Corrugated Tube and Removing the Individual Wire

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.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to Removing .

-- Fasten the front seat on the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Release the retainer -3- and open the front cable holder -1- using the Trim Removal Wedge 3409.

Fig 1: Retainer -3-, Front Cable Holder -1- & Corrugated Tube -2-

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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-.

Fig 2: Rear Wiring Bracket -1- & Corrugated Tube -2-

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NOTE:

For replacing a faulty wire or opening the corrugated tube for the side airbag, refer to WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS, REPAIRING or FRONT SIDE AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STANDARD SEAT/SPORT SEAT/SUPER SPORT SEAT .

Installing Individual Wires and Closing the Corrugated Tube

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- When bundling and placing individual wires in the corrugated tube, make sure the wires are not twisted.

-- Insert the corrugated tube -2- in the wiring bracket -1- in such a way that it terminates flush with the wiring bracket.

Fig 3: Rear Wiring Bracket -1- & Corrugated Tube -2-

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NOTE:

When installing, position all cable ties, wire holders and retaining clips in same place.

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

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.
Observe all measures when installing the front seat. Refer to Installing .