Spring-loaded Lock Connector Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded lock. Front Airbag Connectors: Disconnecting To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve (A) toward the stop (B) while holding the opposite half of the connector. Then pull the connector halves apart. Be sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector half. Connecting To reconnect, hold the pawl-side connector half, and press on the back of the sleeve-side connector half in the direction shown. As the two connector halves are pressed together, the sleeve (A) is pushed back by the pawl (C). Do not touch the sleeve. When the connector halves are completely connected, the pawl is released, and the spring-loaded sleeve locks the connector.

Side Airbag Connector: Disconnecting To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve (A) and the slider (B) while holding the opposite half of the connector. Then pull the connector halves apart. Be sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector half. Connecting Hold the both connector halves and press them forcibly until the projection (C) of the sleeve-side connector clicks to lock.