Airbag Connector, Replacing: Removing

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WARNING:

Observe the safety precautions for pyrotechnical components Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .

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

Equipment levels: steering wheel without multifunction

WARNING:

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.

-- Release the connector lock -2- using a small screwdriver -arrow- and remove the connector -1- from the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-.

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

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-- Disconnect the connectors from the wiring harness -1-.

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-- Disengage the wiring harness at the brackets and remove from the driver side airbag -2-.

Equipment levels: steering wheel with multifunction

WARNING:

-- Release the connector lock -2- using a small screwdriver -arrow- and remove the connector -1- from the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-.

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

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-- Disconnect the connectors from the wiring harness -1-.

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-- Disengage the wiring harness at the brackets and remove from the driver side airbag -2-.