3.5RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (2001)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Description and Operation
Connector Halves Disconnected
Connector Halves Connected
Both frontal airbags, the side airbags (if so equipped), and the seat belt tensioners have a spring-loaded lock connector with a built-in short contact.
When this connector is disconnected, the power terminal and the ground terminal in the airbag connector are automatically shorted.