Disconnecting and Connecting Connectors

Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded lock.

Driver's Side Airbag

Connector Halves Connected:

The driver's airbag and front passenger's airbag have a spring-loaded lock connector with a built-in short contact. When this connector is disconnected, the power terminal and the ground terminal in the airbag connector are automatically shorted


Disconnecting
1. To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve toward the stop while holding the opposite half of the connector.
2. Then pull the connector halves apart.






NOTE: Be sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector half.






Connecting
1. Hold the pawl-side connector half, and press on the back of the sleeve-side connector half in the direction shown. As the two connector halves are pressed together, the sleeve is pushed back by the pawl.






2. When the connector halves are completely connected, the pawl is released, and the spring-loaded sleeve locks the connector.


Checking Voltage

Backprobing Spring-loaded Lock connectors:

When checking voltage or resistance on this type of connector the first time, it is necessary to remove the retainer to insert tester probes from the wire side.

NOTE: It is not necessary to reinstall the removed retainer; the terminals will stay locked in the connector housing.

Backprobing Spring-loaded Lock connectors:

To remove the retainer, insert a flat tip screwdriver between connector body and retainer, and carefully pry out the retainer.

NOTE: Take care not to break the connector.