Airbag Adapter VAS 6281, Connecting and Disconnecting

Airbag Adapter VAS 6281, Connecting and Disconnecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Airbag adapter (VAS 6281)

Disconnecting

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions.

- Bring seat into service position. Refer to => [ Front Seats Service Position, Setting ] Front Seats Service Position, Setting.

- Turn on the ignition.

- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) cable from the battery.

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.

- Release side airbag connector - 1 - and disconnect it.






- Connect Airbag Adapter (VAS 6281) to side airbag connector on seat side - 1 -.






The Airbag Adapter (VAS 6281) must stay connected to seat until seat is installed again.

• Ensure airbag adapter engages correctly.

Connecting

Airbag connectors are connected in the following sequence, note the following:

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions.

• 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.

• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

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.

- Connect the battery ground (GND) cable with the ignition turned on.

• If the airbag indicator lamp (K75) indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again using the vehicle diagnostic tester.