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Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting






Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting

The connector station is located in the vehicle floor under the front seat area.

Separating





CAUTION!
Follow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

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

- Unclip rear cover - 1 - with (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.

CAUTION!
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 electrical connectors:

1 for the seat belt fastening sensor (black)
2 for seat heating (green)
4 for seat adjustment voltage supply (red)
5 for side airbag (yellow)

- Connect the (VAS 6281) to the side airbag electrical connector on the seat. Refer to => [ Airbag Adapter, Connecting ]. Airbag Adapter, Connecting

Ensure the airbag adapter engages correctly.

Connecting

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

CAUTION!
Follow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

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.

- Switch on ignition.

CAUTION!
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.