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Connecting airbag adapterVAS 6281 > < Removing and installing front standard seat (with manual adjustment)

A4 Mk3

Unplugging and plugging in connectors
Unplugging and plugging in connectors
  Note
The connector point is located in the vehicle floor under the front section of the seat.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Removal wedge -3409-
  W00-0016
t  Airbag adapter -VAS 6281-
Unplugging connectors
  WARNING
Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
–  Move head restraint to lowest detent position.
–  Move seat as far towards rear and top as possible.
–  Switch on ignition.
–  With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  W00-10487
–  Using removal wedge -3409- unclip cover -1- at front and pull it off connector point -2- in direction of -arrow-.
  A72-10333
–  Lift cable retainer -3- off connector point.
  Note
The number of connectors may vary depending on equipment. The description relates to the version with maximum equipment.
  WARNING
Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.
–  Unplug side airbag connector -1-.
–  Plug in airbag adapter -VAS 6281- at side airbag connector on front seat → Chapter.
–  Equipment version with seat heating: Unplug seat heating connector -2-.
–  Equipment version with seat with electric adjustment: Unplug seat adjustment power connector -4-.
–  Unplug belt buckle connector -5-.
  A72-10336
Vehicles with DVD player:
–  Push grommet -3- to the side.
–  Unplug electrical connectors -1- and -2- and move wiring harness clear.
Plugging in connectors
  WARNING
t  Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
t  Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.
Plug in connectors in reverse order; note the following:
  Note
Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
  WARNING
The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery.
–  With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  Note
If the airbag warning lamp -K75- indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
  A72-11007

Connecting airbag adapterVAS 6281 > < Removing and installing front standard seat (with manual adjustment)