Airbag Connector, Replacing: Removing

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WARNING:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.

Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .

-- Remove the driver side airbag. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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WARNING:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.

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.
To prevent electrostatic charge, the technician must not leave the vehicle during the procedure.

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

Vehicles through 07/2017:

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-- Disconnect the connectors -2- from the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and Driver Airbag Release Valve Igniter -N490-.

-- Disconnect the connectors -3 and 4- by releasing the retaining tab.

-- Disengage and remove the wiring harness -1- at the brackets.

Vehicles from 07/2017:

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 3- from the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and Driver Airbag Release Valve Igniter -N490-.

-- Disconnect the connectors -4- by releasing the retaining tab.

-- Unclip and remove the wiring harness -2- from the brackets.