Harness Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting

Harness Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting

• The coupling 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 6281)

Disconnecting






Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components ] Description and Operation.

- Bring headrest into lowest lock position.

- Move seat as far back and up as possible.

- Switch the ignition on.

- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition switched on.

- Unclip the front cover - 1 - with (3409) and pull cover in direction of - arrow - off connector station- 2 -.

- Remove the wire holder - 3 - from the connector station.






• 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.

- Remove side airbag connector - 1 -.

- Connect the (VAS 6281) to the side airbag connector on the front seat. Refer to => [ , Disconnecting and Connecting ] Airbag Adapter (VAS 6281), Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Vehicles with seat heating: Disconnect the connector for the seat heating - 2 -.

- Vehicles with power seats: Disconnect the connector for the power supply for seat adjuster - 4 -.

- Disconnect the seat belt latch connector - 5 -.

Vehicles with DVD player:






- Push the grommet - 3 - to the side.

- Disconnect and free up the electrical connectors - 1 - and - 2 - and free up the wiring harness.

Connecting

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components ] Description and Operation.

• 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.

The electrical connectors are connected in the following sequence, note 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 GND cable with the ignition turned on.

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