Airbag Adapter VAS 6282, Connecting

Airbag Adapter VAS 6282, Connecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Airbag adapter (VAS 6282)

Airbag connector, disconnecting

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] 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 side airbag electrical harness connector. Refer to => [ Harness Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Harness Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting.






- Connect airbag adapter connector (VAS 6282) to the side airbag harness connector.

The Airbag Adapter (VAS 6282) must stay connected to seat until seat is installed again.

• Ensure airbag adapter engages correctly.

Airbag Connector, Connecting

Connecting the airbag wiring harnesses happens in reverse order, noting the following:

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] 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.

• 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.

When working on vehicles with the ignition turned on or where the engine has been started, there is a risk of unintentional engine start and of being poisoned by gas in closed areas. There is a risk of clothes and body parts being pulled or getting stuck.

Perform the following steps before turning on the ignition:

• Move the selector lever into P.

• Activate the parking brake

• Turn the ignition off.

• Open the hood.

• Connect the charger unit i.e., battery charger (VAS 5095A) to the battery jump start terminal for the 12V vehicle electrical system.

• Switch the ignition on.

- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on.

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