Spring-loaded Lock Connector: Connecting

1. 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.
   Fig 1: Connecting Airbag Connector

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2. When the connector halves are completely connected, the pawl is released, and the spring-loaded sleeve locks the connector.
   Fig 2: Locking Connector

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Hold both connector halves and press firmly until the projection (C) of the sleeve-side connector clicks to lock.

Fig 1: Connecting Airbag Connector

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