Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting

Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting

• The connector 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)

Connectors, disconnecting






Follow the safety precautions for 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 cable with the ignition switched on.

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

- Remove the wiring bracket - 3 - upward 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 Airbag Adapter (VAS 6281) to side airbag connector on front seat. Refer to => [ Airbag Adapter, Connecting ] Airbag Adapter, 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 the seat adjustment - 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.

Connectors, connecting


• 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.

The electrical connectors are connected in the following sequence, note the following:

• 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, refer to .