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[danzigfan]

Hi guys, I bought a Vectra b as first car for my daughter. I still have some time to fix some minor issues, nothing major. I'd really like to remove all the carpets to check for any rust under, bit in order to do so, I need to remove front seats equiped with side airbags.
Will the airbag light turn on if I disconnect the battery while removing and reinstalling the seats?
Thanks in advance, Stan

[johnnydog]

If it's the same as the Omega, if you disconnect he battery terminals and then leave it for a while (maybe an hour - someone else may be able advise on this - I left mine for longer) to 'de-energise' the airbags etc or whatever the term is, you can then unplug the seat / airbag plugs, do whatever you have to before reconnecting them. Don't reconnect the battery or turn the ignition on with the seats plugs disconnected or you will get an airbag fault light.

[danzigfan]

Thanks, I hope it works. Will try it in few hours

[TheBoy]

Yes, Veccy-B uses same SRS setup as Omegas

Disconnect battery, give it 20 mins, then unplug the stuff.

[danzigfan]

Yep, it worked fine. And just to report, it's rust free under all of the carpets, unlike my Omega was. First owner and from mediteranian part of country, no snow, no salt....and it shows