Manual Standard Front Seats

Airbag Adapter, Connecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Airbag adapter (VAS 6281)

Airbag connector, disconnecting


• Follow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components, refer to => [ Restraint System Components ] Description and Operation.

• 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 the side airbag connector, refer to => [ Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting.





- Connect Airbag Adapter (VAS 6281) to side airbag connector on seat side - 1 -.


The Airbag Adapter (VAS 6281) must stay connected to seat until seat is installed again.

• Ensure airbag adapter engages correctly.

Airbag connector, connecting

Connect the airbag connectors in the sequence below, note the following:


• Follow the safety precautions for 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.

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


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.

- Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on.

• If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.