Disconnecting System Connectors

Disconnecting System Connectors

Before removing a front airbag, side airbag or other SRS related devices (the SRS unit, the cable reel and the side impact sensors), disconnecting connectors from related devices, or removing the dashboard or the steering column, disconnect the airbag connectors or the side airbag connectors to prevent accidental deployment. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning the following procedures.

- Before disconnecting the SRS main harness 18P connector (A) from the SRS unit, disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector (C) and the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (D).
- Before disconnecting the SRS floor harness 14P connector (E) from the SRS unit, disconnect both side airbag 2P connectors (F, G).




- Before disconnecting the cable reel 2P connector (B), disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector (C).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at least 3 minutes.

Driver's Airbag




2. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector (A) and cable reel 2P connector (B).

Front Passenger's Airbag




3. Remove the glove box, then disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) and SRS main harness 4P connector (B).

Side Airbag




4. Disconnect the side airbag 2P connector (A) from the SRS floor harness 2P connectors (B) or both side wire harness 2P connectors (B).