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Disconnecting System Connectors




Disconnecting System Connectors

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning the following procedures.

- Before disconnecting the cable reel 4P connector (1), disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (2).
- Before disconnecting SRS unit connector B (3) from SRS unit, disconnect both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors (4, 5).

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at least 3 minutes.

Driver's Airbag




2. Remove the access panel (A) from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (B) from the cable reel.

Front Passenger's Airbag




3. Remove the access panel (A), then disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (C) from dashboard wire harness B.

Side Airbag




4. Disconnect both side airbag 2P connectors (A) from the floor wire harness.

Side Curtain Airbag




5. Disconnect both side curtain airbag 2P connectors (A) from the floor wire harness.

Seat Belt Tensioner




6. Disconnect both seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connectors (A).

Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner




7. Disconnect both seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connectors (A).

SRS Unit




8. Disconnect SRS unit connector A, SRS unit connector B, and/or SRS unit connector C from the SRS unit.