Modular Wire Routing with Corrugated Tube on Standard Seat
Modular Wire Routing with Corrugated Tube on Standard Seat
• The wires between the seat pan and the connector station are inside a double-shell corrugated tube in the so-called modulate wiring routing.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Trim removal wedge (3409)
Opening corrugated pipe and removing individual wire
• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Description and Operation.
• Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Remove the front seat:
• Standard seat and multi-contour seat. Refer to => [ Standard Seat ] Standard Seat.
• Comfort reclining seat. Refer to => [ Comfort Reclining Seat ] Comfort Reclining Seat
- Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136) => [ Installing Front Seat on Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136 ] Installing Front Seat on Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136.
- Open front wiring bracket - 1 - using the trim removal wedge (3409).
- Remove wiring bracket from the corrugated tube - 2 -.
- Open rear wiring bracket - 1 - for modular wire routing on the seat pan lower frame using a screwdriver and remove corrugated tube - 2 -.
- To replace a defective wire or the side airbag open corrugated tube or the side airbag. Refer to => [ Front Thorax Airbag Igniter N199/N200 ] Front Thorax Airbag Igniter N199/N200.
Install individual wires and close corrugated pipe
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- When bundling and placing individual wires in the corrugated tube, make sure the wires are not twisted.
- Insert the corrugated tube - 2 - in the wiring bracket - 1 - in such a way that it terminates flush with the wiring bracket.
• When installing, position all cable ties, wire holders and retaining clips in same place.
• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.
• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Description and Operation.
• Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
• Observe all measures when installing the front seat. Refer to => [ Standard Seat ] Standard Seat.
Installation note: For example tightening specifications, replace components => [ Modular Wire Routing Assembly Overview ] Modular Wire Routing Assembly Overview.