Disconnecting System Connectors

Disconnecting System Connectors

Before removing the airbag or SRS related devices (the SRS unit, the cable reel and the seat belt tensioner connector), disconnecting connectors from SRS related devices, or removing the dashboard or the steering column, disconnect the airbag connectors and seat belt tensioner 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 the SRS unit connector A (18P) (A) from the SRS unit, disconnect both airbag 2P connectors (C, D) and both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors (E, F).
- Before disconnecting the cable reel 2P connector (B), disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector (C).

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF 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 2P connector (A) from the cable reel.

Passenger's Airbag




3. Remove the glove box, then disconnect the passenger's airbag 2P connector (A) from the floor wire harness.

Seat Belt Tensioner




4. Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel, then disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connector (A) from the floor wire harness

SRS Unit




5. Disconnect SRS unit connector A and/or SRS unit connector B from the SRS unit.