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Airbag Adapter, Connecting






Power Front Memory Seats

From 07.2006, the usual wiring harness routing to connector station under front seat => [ Connectors, Disconnecting ] has been replaced with modular wiring routing => [ Modular Wiring Routing, from 07.2006, Assembly Overview ] Standard Front Seats Overview.

The modular wiring routing has not been implemented for all countries.

Check version of front seat and of vehicle and perform repairs accordingly.

Note the two possible versions of the modular wiring routing, Modular Light or Modular => [ Modular Wiring Routing Versions ] Standard Front Seats Overview.

Airbag Adapter, Connecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Airbag adapter (VAS 6036)

Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B)

Before disconnecting ignition and ground wiring, technician must electrostatically discharge him/herself (touch door striker plate or pin briefly).

CAUTION!
The Airbag Adapter (VAS 6036) must stay connected to seat until seat is installed again.





1 Power supply connector, seat side (red)

2 Power supply connector, adapter side (red)

3 Side airbag connector, adapter side (orange)

- Disconnect ignition and ground wiring.

- Connect airbag connector - 4 - to airbag adapter connector - 3 -.

4 Side airbag connector, seat side (orange)

Side Airbag Connector, Disconnecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B)

- Press catch - 3 - of airbag connector - 2 - out of airbag adapter connector - 1 - and disconnect airbag connector - 2 -.





- Follow measures after connecting battery =>.

If the airbag malfunction indicator lamp (K75) indicates a malfunction after assembly, check the DTC memory with the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B), clear it, and check it again.