Where is the airbag plug located?
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The airbag plug is located beneath the airbag, specifically under the area marked 'airbag' inside the vehicle, and it is typically yellow in color. More details are as follows: 1. The driver's airbag is situated under the steering wheel. To remove it, first unscrew the two bolts on the back cover of the steering wheel, then disconnect the clock spring connector attached to the generator to detach the driver's airbag. 2. The passenger airbag comes in two types: split-type and integrated-type. The split-type has a separate airbag cover with a gap between it and the dashboard, marked with 'SRS' or 'airbag' or a combination of both. The integrated-type features an airbag cover that is part of the dashboard, also bearing similar markings.
The bright yellow airbag connectors are very easy to spot. They're usually located behind the steering wheel with small labels attached. You'll need to remove a small section of the plastic cover behind the wheel to see them - they're the vivid yellow wiring harness connectors. For the passenger side, you'll have to remove the glove compartment to find similar yellow connectors near the cabin air filter. Some vehicles also have these connectors under the front seats. But I must emphasize: never disconnect these plugs unnecessarily! A friend of mine once loosened an airbag wire while replacing his steering wheel, triggering a system error that cost hundreds to reset. For any repairs, you must disconnect the battery's negative terminal and wait five minutes, otherwise the airbag might deploy unexpectedly and cause injury. This job is best left to professional repair shops - they have the equipment to check system status.
