Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting

Power Front Memory Seats, S6

Versions for specific countries: vehicles from 08/06

• Modular wiring routing came into effect with series production of seats.

• 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.

Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting

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

Connectors, disconnecting

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for work on airbags => [ Airbag Inspection ] .

- Bring seat into service position => [ Front Seat, Bringing to Service Position ].

- Disconnect battery ground wire

- Open connector station cover - 1 - under front seat => [ Modular Wiring Routing with Corrugated Tube on Front Seat ] Standard Front Seats Overview.





- Release cable bracket - 5 -.





- Press retaining tabs - arrows - on wiring bracket to do this.

- Remove wiring bracket - 5 - upward from connector station - 8 -.

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

CAUTION!
Before handling airbag units (e.g. disconnecting electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching door striker, for example.

- Remove side airbag connector - 1 -.

- Disconnect voltage supply connector - 2 -.

- Remove seat heating connector - 3 -.

- Disconnect the seat belt latch connector - 4 -.

- Connect Airbag Adapter (VAS 6036) to side airbag connector on front seat.

• Ensure airbag adapter engages correctly.

Connectors, connecting

Connectors are connected in reverse order. Observe the following when doing so:

CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags => [ Airbag Inspection ] .

• Before handling airbag units (e.g. disconnecting electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching door striker, for example.

• Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

- Make sure the cover - 1 - is engaged correctly with connector station => [ Modular Wiring Routing with Corrugated Tube on Front Seat ] Standard Front Seats Overview.





- Switch on ignition.

CAUTION!
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Connect battery ground cable with ignition switched on.

- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again => Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B).