Airbag Connector Blues (and Oranges)

[Reverie]

Over the weekend I pulled my dash on my '94 to swap in a new heater core. I followed some excellent directions I found on line. They did not detail one thing that I found challenging. I could not get the passenger airbag connector to separate to save my life. I searched the web and could not find any directions other that "Pull the Orange side first". Well, I couldn't figure out HOW to pull the orange side. I must be the only person on the planet encountering this issue because I can't even find a picture of that connector, though the drivers side connector looks similar. Heck, I can't even remember how I separated that connector, either. Does anyone have insight and possible a picture? I really hate a problem kicking my a**. I can be a perfectionist at times and this one is eating at me. I'm so grumpy I think I'll go thrash some curves...

[—atank—]

This one??????

[— Phatmiata —]

You have to remove the orange connector first, and then the blue, in that order, and reverse the order if/when reconnecting

[Reverie]

Yes, that is the connector. I read the Orange comes off first BUT it would not budge. It felt like I was pulling the wrong direction. I noticed the Orange had a lip and the blue had what appeared to be a locking tab but could not get them to let go of each other. It is as if they designed this to frustrate someone.

[mx54life]

Yes, that is the connector. I read the Orange comes off first BUT it would not budge. It felt like I was pulling the wrong direction. I noticed the Orange had a lip and the blue had what appeared to be a locking tab but could not get them to let go of each other. It is as if they designed this to frustrate someone.

The orange is held by the blue you need to pull back the lock that is part of the blue connector. If yours is somewhat brittle use a hair dryer to warm up the connector then pull the little arm back before you pull out the orange. G/L Here is the pic....

[— Phatmiata —]

Try using a small flat blade screwdriver instead of your fingernails.

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