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Cruise Gontrol
Set/Resume Switch Test/Replacement
CAUTION:
a All SRS ol6ct cal widng herne$a3 err covorod with
y6llow insulation.
a Bototo disconnecting any part ot tho SRS wiro h8r-
n6sa, connoct tho ghort connector(sl,
a Rsplaco the antire aftected SRS harness arsombly if
it has an op6n chcuit or damagod wiring.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection
circuit, Be sure to get the customer's code number befor€- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 32 (7.5 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box.- removing the radio.
Afte, service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it
on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the cus-
tomer's s-digit code to restore radio op€ration.
1 . Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the Dositive cable.
2. Connect the short connector(s) to the airbag(s).
DRIVER'SAIRBAG3-P CONNECTOR
SHORT ACCESSCON]TECTON PANEL(REDI
23-248
SRS MAIN HARNESS
3. Remove the dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 23-70).
4. Oisconnect the cable reel harness 6-P connector
from the SRS main harness, then connect Test Har-
ness C onlv to the cable reel side of 6-P connector.
CABLE REELCONNECTORlHlrnoa!Eidol
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- Dash sensors- Cable reel- SRS unit
General Precautions
Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it.Do not install any part that shows signs of beingdropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracksor deformation:
- Airbag assembly {driver's and front passenger's)
Airbag Handling and Storage
Do not try to disassemble the airbag assembly. lt has noserviceable parts. Once an airbag has been operated(deployed), it cannot be repaired or reuseo.
For temporary storage of the airbag assembly duringservice, please observe the following precautions:
. Store the removed airbag assembly with the pad sur-face up.
!@ It the airbag is impropsrty stored facsdown, accidental deployment could propel the unit withenough force to cause setious iniury
Store the removed airbag assembly on a secure flatsufface away from any high heat source (exceeding
212"Fl1OO'Cl and free of any oil. grease, detergent or
CAUTION: lmproper handling or storage can internallydamage the airbag assembly, making it inoperativ€.ll you suspect the airbag assembly has been damagod,install a new unit and rgler to the Deployment/DigposalProcedures lor disposing of the dsmaged airbag.
Use only a digital multimeter to check the system. lfit's not a Honda multimeter make sure its output is 10mA (0.01 A) or less when switched to the smallestvalue in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higheroutput could damage the airbag circuit or cause accidental deployment and possible injury.
Do not install used SRS parts from another car. Whenmaking SRS repai.s, use only new pans.
Except when performing electrical inspections,always disconnect both the negative cable and posi-
tive cable at the battery before beginning work.
Replacement of the combination light andwiper/washer switches and cruise control switch canbe done without removing the steering wheell
- Combination light and wiper/washer switchreplacement (see page 23-160).- Cruise control sevresume switch replacement {seepage 23-2491 .
The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit.Be sure to get the customer's code number beforedisconnecting the battery.
When reinstalling the SRS unit cover, be sure it snapstogether properly.
SHORT CONNECTON {REDI
23-271
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Airbag Assembly Disposal
Before scrapping any airbag(s) (including one in a wholecar to be scrappedl, the airbag must be deployed. t{ thecar is still within the warranty period, before you deplovthe ai.bag, the Acura District Service Manager must giveapproval and/or special instructions. Onlv after the air-ba9 has been deployed (as the result of vehicle collision,for example),it can be scrapped.lf the airbag(s) appear(s) intact (not deptoyed, treat it{them) with extreme caution.Follow this Drocedure:
Doploying the Airbag(sl: In-car
NOTE: lf an SRS car is to be entirely scrapped. itsairbag(s) should be deployed while still in the car. Theairbag(s) should not be considered as salvageablepan(sl and should never be installed in another car.
@ confirm that osch airbsg assembly iss6cursly mounted; oihorwis6. s€voro parsonal iniurycould result from doployment.
1. Disconnect the banery negative cable. then discon_nect the Dositive cable.
2. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properlyby following the check procedure on the label of thetool set box, or on page 23-300,
Driver's Airbag:
3. Remove the access panel, then disconnect the 3_pconnecto. between the driver's airbag and the cablereel.
CABLE REEL3.P CONNECTOR
Front Passonger's Airbag:
4. Remove the glove box damper (see section 2O).then remove the glove box. then disconnect the 3-pconnector botween the front passenger,s airbag andSRS main harness.
FRONT PASSENGER'S SHORT CONNECTORAIRBAG3.PCONNECTOR IRED}
Cut off the airbag connector, strip the ends of theairbag wires, and connect the special tool alligatorclips to the sirbag. Place the special tool about thir_ty feet (10 meters) away from the airbag.
DRIVER'S FRONTPASSENGER'SAIRBAG AIRBAG
12 V BATTERV
ALLIGATORCLIPSlY.llowl
OPERATIONswrTcH
DEPLOYMENTTOOI (cont,dl07HAZ - SG00400
23-299
SRS MAIN I{ARNESS
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRSI
Airbag Assembly Disposal (cont'd)
Connect a l2 volt batterv to the tool:
. lf the green light on the tool comes on, th€
airbag igniter circuit is d€fective and cannot
deploy the airbag. Go to Dsmag€d Airbag
Special Procedure.
. lf the red light on the tool comes on, the airbag is
ready to be deployed.
Push the tool's deployment switch. Th6 sirbag
should deploy (deployment is both highly audible
and visibls - a loud noise and raDid inflation of the
bag, followed by slow deflationl.
. lf audible/visible deploym€nt happsns and the
green light on the tool comes on, continus with
this Drocedure.
. lf the airbag doesn't deploy, yet the green light
comes ON, its igniter is dofectiv€. Go to
Damaged Airbag Special Procedure.
@ During deploym€nt, the airbsg assom-
bly can become hot enough to burn you. Wait thirty
minutes after deployment beforo touching the
assemblv.
Dispose of the complete airbag sssembly. No pan
of it can be reused. Place it in I sturdy plastic bag
and seal it securelv.
CAUTION:
Woar a taco shiold lnd glov.s whon hlndling !
doploy.d airbag.
Waeh your hands and rin3a tham wall with
wslor aftor handling r deploycd !irb!g.
23-300
Doploying the Airbag: Out-ot{!r.
NOTE: lf an intsct airbag assembly has been removed
from a scrapped car, or has been found dofective or
damagsd during transit, storage or service, it should bs
dsployed as follows:
@ Porition th6 lirbrg rr:.mbly t.ce up, out-
doo6 on flat ground !t lorrt thirty foot from rny ob3t..
clar or pcoplo.
1. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly
by following the check procedure on this page or on
the tool box label.
2. Remove the short connector from the airbag con-
nector.
3. Folfow steps 5,6,7, and 8 of the in-car deployment
orocequre.
Dlmlged Airbsg Sp.ci8l Procoduro.
E!@ f rn lirbag crnnot be deploy.d, it rhould
not br trcltcd !s normll scrrp; ii 3hould still bc comid-
ercd a potantillly oxplolivr dcvicc thli cln c!u3a 3ari-
ou3 iniury.
1. lf instslled in a car, follow the removal procedure on
page 23-295.
2. In all cases, make sure a short connector is properly
installed on the airbag conn€ctor.
3. Package the airbag in sxacily the same packaging
that the now replacement part cama in.i[. Mark the outside 0f the box "DAMAGED AIRBAG
NOT OEPLOYED" so it does not get confused with
your parts stock.
5. Contact your Acura District Service Manager for
how and where to return it for disoosal.
Dcploymont Tool: Chcck Procedure.
1. Connect the yellow clips to both switch protector
handles on the tool; connect the tool to a battery.
2. Push th€ operation switch: green means the tool is
OK; red means the tool is faulty.
3. Disconnect the battery and the yellow clips.