Airbag plug connection on gas generator/airbag module is straight (2 versions)

Version 1:

Press locking/unlocking plate (1) at edge (4).

Locking/unlocking plate (1) snaps upwards at opposite edge (3) and releases detent lug (2).

Fig 1: Pressing Locking/Unlocking Plate At Edge

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The airbag plug connection is unlocked and can now be detached from the gas generator/airbag module.

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Plug Connection

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Installation:

After attaching airbag plug connection to gas generator/airbag module, check whether detent lug (2) is visible in opening of locking/unlocking plate (1).

Only if the detent lug (2) is visible will the airbag plug connection gas generator/airbag module be correctly engaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Detent Lug And Locking/Unlocking Plate

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Version 2:

Press locking/unlocking plate (1) on edge (3) and pull plug (2) out of plug housing (4).

Installation:

Only if the detent lug is visible in opening (5) will the gas generator/airbag module plug connection be correctly engaged.

Fig 4: Pressing Locking/Unlocking Plate On Edge

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Version 3:

Press lock button (1) and pull out plug (2) up to initial engagement position.

Detach plug (2) from firing pellet.

Installation:

Insert plug connection in initial engagement position in gas generator/airbag module and engage in final engagement position.

Fig 5: Identifying Lock Button And Detent Plug

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Illustration of version 3 with gas generator:

Initial engagement position
Final engagement position

Lock button
Gas generator

Fig 6: Identifying Lock Button And Gas Generator

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Version 4 - Crash-active head restraint:

Press locking clip at edge and disconnect plug (1).

Installation:

Check for correct engagement.

Fig 7: Pressing Locking Clip At Edge

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