Harness Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting

Harness Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting

• The connector station is located in the vehicle floor under the front seat area.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim removal wedge (3409)

• Airbag adapter (VAS 6282)

Separating






Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Pyrotechnic, Electrical and Mechanical Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Testing and Inspection.

- Push the headrest into the lowest position.

- Move the front seat all the way to the rear and then into its highest position.

- Disconnect the ground cable from the battery with the ignition on.

- Unclip cover - 1 - in the front using the trim removal wedge (3409) and remove cover in - direction of arrow - from the connector station - 2 -.

- Remove wiring bracket - 3 - at the top from the connector station by releasing retaining tabs.






• The number of connectors may vary depending on the equipment. The description shows the version with the most equipment.

Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

- Disconnect side airbag electrical harness connector - 1 - by releasing retaining tabs.

- Connect airbag adapter connector (VAS 6282) to the side airbag harness connector => [ Airbag Adapter VAS 6282, Connecting ] Airbag Adapter VAS 6282, Connecting.

- Vehicles with seat heating: disconnect the connector - 2 - from the seat heating.

- Disconnect seat heater voltage supply electrical harness connector - 4 - by releasing retaining tabs.

- Disconnect belt latch electrical harness connector - 5 - by releasing retaining tabs.

Connection

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Pyrotechnic, Electrical and Mechanical Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Testing and Inspection.

• Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Connecting the electrical wiring harnesses happens in reverse order, noting the following:

• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on.

• If the airbag indicator lamp (K75) indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again Vehicle diagnostic tester.