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Airbag Connector, Replacing: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

CAUTION:

Pyrotechnical components can deploy unintentionally.

Risk of injury.

- Discharge the static electricity: quickly touch the door striker.

-- Connect the connector -1- to the airbag igniter direction of -arrow A-.

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-- Press in the connector lock -2- in the direction of -arrow B-. At the same time, the connector is pushed into the airbag igniter all the way and locks into place.

CAUTION:

Risk of airbag deployment.

Risk of injury.

- Switching on the ignition (key/button) after assembly may only be done when the driver seat is positioned all the way back.

-- Check and erase the airbag control module DTC memory because faults can be stored from when the connectors are disconnected. Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.