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Connector Disconnection / Connection

Disconnecting System Connectors




Before removing a front airbag, side airbag, or other SRS related devices (the SRS unit, the cable reel, front sensor, the side impact sensors, the seat belt buckle tensioners, and the seat belt tensioner connector), disconnecting connectors from related devices, or removing the dashboard or the steering column, disconnect the airbag connectors or the side airbag connectors to prevent accidental deployment. Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning the following procedures.
- Before disconnecting SRS unit connector A (A) from the SRS unit, disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (C), the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (D), the driver's seat belt tensioner 2P connector (F), and the front passenger's seat belt tensioner 2P connector (G).
- Before disconnecting SRS unit connector B (1) from the SRS unit, disconnect both side airbag 2P connectors (L, M) and both seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connectors (J, K).
- Before disconnecting the cable reel 4P connector (B), disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (C).
- Before disconnecting the floor wire harness 4P connector (E), disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors (F, G).

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at least 3 minutes.

Driver's Airbag




2. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (A) from the cable reel.

Front Passenger's Airbag




3. Lower the glove box, then disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) from the dashboard wire harness B.

Side Airbag




4. Disconnect both side airbag 2P connectors (A) from the floor wire harness.

Seat Belt Tensioner




5. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors (A) from the floor wire harness.

Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner




6. Disconnect both seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connectors (A).