REPLACEMENT OF REPAIR WIRE FOR FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR Repair wire with two pressure-contact sleeves (Part No. 82988-50010) has been prepared for exclusive use in repairing connector damage etc. caused by frontal collision of the vehicle. When repairing the front airbag sensor connector on the wire harness side, always use the special repair wire. NOTICE: Do not replace the connector housing or terminal only. REPLACEMENT OF AIRBAG REPAIR WIRE CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 seconds or longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery. 1. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AT VEHICLE SIDE (a) Remove the cover at the rear of the connector housing and expose the wire harness. (b) Cut the wire harness behind the connector housing. HINT: The operation is performed more easily if the wire harness is left as long as possible. 2. CONNECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR WIRE HARNESS AT VEHICLE SIDE AND REPAIR WIRE (a) Start stripping at least 8 mm (0.31 in.) to 11 mm (0.43 in.) away from the end of the existing harness at vehicle side and also from the end of the repair wire. NOTICE: Take care not to damage the wire when stripping the wire harness lead. After finishing the operation, visually inspect the wire. If there is any damage, perform the operation again. (b) Overlap the two stripped wire ends inside of the pressure-contact sleeve as illustrated in the left. HINT: The blue pressure-contact sleeve (Part No. 82999-12020) is available as a solitary spare part.