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Connecting and disconnecting airbag adapter
Connecting and disconnecting airbag adapter
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Airbag adapter -VAS 6282-
  Note
Connecting and disconnecting are described for the left side of the vehicle. Connecting and disconnecting on the right side are analogous.
Connecting
  WARNING
Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) → Chapter
–  Disconnect vehicle battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Move seat to rearmost and highest position using fore and aft adjustment mechanism.
  W00-10901
  WARNING
Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
–  Unplug side airbag connector beneath seat.
–  Connect airbag adapter -VAS 6282- to wiring harness of side airbag -5-.
  Caution
Airbag adapter -VAS 6282- must remain connected to seat until seat is installed again.

Disconnecting
–  Disconnect analogously in reverse order.
   

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