Revision MODIFICATIONS Date Name

A Initial Release: FCI : AS54550266 20.05.2005 C. Brown

Changed to APTIV document: 13559005-CUS72;
01 APTIV Part-No. added; 14.05.2019 M. Gunreben
Chapter 6.1 and 7.1 added

Application Specification
Airbag Squib connector FFR90-3

90° Version
FCI Interface

Issued by: M. Gunreben

Page Revision Date

Released by: V. Regnier
1 of 13 01 14.05.2019

APTIV Reference
13559005-CUS72

Generic
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF APTIV SERVICES DEUTSCHLAND GMBH AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED
OR COMMUNICATED WITHOUT THEIR AUTHORISATION.
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TABLE OF CONTENT

1 General ................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Reference Documents .................................................................................................. 3

1.3 Performance requirements ........................................................................................... 3

2 Product Overview .................................................................................................... 4

3. Terminals and wire grip sizes .................................................................................. 5

3.1 Terminal Construction ................................................................................................... 5

3.2 Material ......................................................................................................................... 5

3.3 Grip sizes...................................................................................................................... 5

4 Exploded View ........................................................................................................ 6

5 As Received ............................................................................................................ 7

6 Assembly of the Connector at the Automobile Manufacturer ................................ 10

6.1 Assembly notes .......................................................................................................... 10

6.2 Optional Codings ........................................................................................................ 10

6.3 Recommended Initiator pocket mating dimensions ..................................................... 11

6.4 Positioning of the Connector for Mating to the Device Header .................................... 12

7 Servicing the Connector (Removal) at the Automotive Manufacturer .................... 13

7.1 Service – Rework........................................................................................................ 13

7.2 Removal of the Connector .......................................................................................... 13

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1 General
1.1 Scope
This specification describes the general assembly and servicing of the SRS FFR90-3
(ABX-3) pigtail connector used on various SRS programs.

1.2 Reference Documents

• Connector drawing Generic: 13559005-CUS03

• Connector drawing Ford: 13559005-CUS01 / Ford number 1W1T-14A464-BA

• Connector drawing Volvo: 10858446-CUS02 / Volvo number 31813216

• Shorting Clip Retainer Assembly drawing: 33511865-CUS10 / FCI drw. 49001301

• Initiator Interface drawing: FCI drw. 90300200 / 90300201

1.3 Performance requirements

• TRW ES30321695 Rev B
• GM CM20317 Rev G
• SAE/USCAR-21 (May 2002)

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2 Product Overview

FFR90-3 (ABX3)

APTIV / FCI – Part number Interface Type Code Color

33512833 / 5 455 02 66 VO

33512834/ 5 455 02 67 VO

33512835/ 5 455 02 68 VO

33512839 / 5 455 02 71 VO

33512836/ 5 455 02 81 VO

33512837 / 5 455 02 82 VO

33512838 / 5 455 02 83 VO

33512840 / 5 455 02 86 VO

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3. Terminals and wire grip sizes

3.1 Terminal Construction

• One piece, round contact system with selectively gold plated contacts.

3.2 Material
• CuSn5 (C510) Phos-bronze.

3.3 Grip sizes

• Crimp: AWG18, AWG20, 0.5mm²
• Crimp and Solder: AWG22

Figure 3-1

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4 Exploded View

Cover

Ferrite tube x2
1-pcs. Round
terminal x2

Housing

Shorting Clip Retainer (FCI

Interface)

Figure 4-1

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5 As Received

• Standard Pigtail: Squib Connector with un-terminated leads

Figure 5-1

• Terminated Pigtail: Squib Connector with terminated leads (male or female terminals)

Figure 5-2

• Jumper: Squib Connector with a Shorting Bar connector (2 or 4 way inline connector)

Figure 5-3

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• Receiving: The SRS ABX-3 Airbag Pigtail connector is shipped assembled with the
Serviceable (Fig. 5-4) or Tool-Serviceable Locking Legs (Fig. 5-4).

Figure 5-4
(Serviceable Locking Legs)

Figure 5-5
(Tool-Serviceable Locking Legs)

• Installation of the SRS ABX-3 Airbag Pigtail Assemblies

• Terminal crimp Specifications: APTIV crimp specifications per APTIV terminal crimp
studies furnished upon request.

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• Electrical Test Points (Probe holes on top, through cover)

Electrical
Test points

Figure 5-6

• Recommended Pogo Pin (Probe) Detail

Figure 5-7

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6 Assembly of the Connector at the Automobile Manufacturer

6.1 Assembly notes

The product and its single components must not be damaged during the assembly process.
It is not allowable to soil the product with oil, grease, particles (as slivers, dust) or
something equivalent. Proper functionality cannot be guaranteed otherwise. Chemical or
mechanical damaging of the product is not allowed. The product shall not be exposed to
environmental pollution during storage and assembly.

Permissible storage temperature: max. 85°C by 10% rel. humidity

max. 45°C by 95% rel. humidity

Storage only allowed in closed containers, maximum 12 months

Permissible assembly temperature: min. 0°C; max. 45°C

(parts have to be acclimated sufficiently prior to installation)

CAUTION:
APTIV does not recommend the assembler to wear gloves during the mating process of this
connection system.

Cable pulling during the handling and mating of the connector as well as permanent stress
on the cable of the connector in assembled condition is not allowed.

6.2 Optional Codings

Figure 6-1

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6.3 Recommended Initiator pocket mating dimensions

Initiator or Shorting Clip Retainer shall not exceed the 7.5mm dimension.

Retainer must comply with the

drawing 33511865-CUS10 /
FCI drw. 49001301

Figure 6-2
(Type ‘K’ shown)

Initiator pocket must comply

with the drawing
90300200 or 90300201

Figure 6-3

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6.4 Positioning of the Connector for Mating to the Device Header

Position ABX3 connector in line to retainer code. Push connector down into retainer until
locked in place.

Align the keyway of the connector to the airbag module.

Figure 6-4

Press cover with finger to engage the connector (a tactile feeling or audible “click” will be
heard when seated). Typical mating force is approximately 25 N (5.5 LBS).

NOTE: If resistance is felt while mating the connector, wiggle the connector slightly
until resistance is no-longer felt.

Figure 6-5

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7 Servicing the Connector (Removal) at the Automotive Manufacturer

7.1 Service – Rework
The airbag connector was designed for multi mating sequences - up to 10 times. That
means an unmating and after a re-mating is possible. But it is not allowed to open the
connector or to disassemble the plastic parts.

In case of damage on the connector, it must not be repaired, but has to be replaced by a
new one!

7.2 Removal of the Connector

CAUTION: DO NOT PULL ON THE HARNESS CABLE AS A MEANS TO REMOVE THE

HARNESS CONNECTOR. POTENTIAL DAMAGE COULD RESULT.

Remove connector by squeezing locking legs (Fig 7-1) of connector while lifting connector
body. (Fig 7-2)

Figure 7.1

Figure 7.2

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