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Supplemental Restraint System (SRSI
Airbag Assembly Replacement (cont'd)
5. Remove and properly store the short connector(s),
then reconnect the airbag connector(s).
Front Pass€ng€r's Side:
. Remove the short connector (RED) from the front
passenger's airbag connector, then connect the
airbag 3-P connector to the SRS main harness 3-P
connector.
. Then reinstall the glove box on the dashboard,
Driver's Side:
Remove the short connector (RED) from the driver's
airbag connector, then connect the airbag 3-P con-
nector to the cable reel 3-P connector.
CABI-E REEL3-P CONNECTOR
SHORT CONNECTORIRED)
DRIVER'SAIRBAG 3.PCONNECTOR
Attach the short connector (RED) to the access panel,
then reinstall the panel on the steering wheel.
SHORT CONNECTOR
FRONT PASSENGER'S ,,'AIRBAG 3.P CONNECTOR
Connect the battery positive cable, then the nega-
tive cable.
After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper
system operataon:
. Turn the ignition ON (ll): The instrument panel
SRS indicator light should come on for about six
seconds and then go off.
. Make sure both horn buttons work.
a Take a test drive and make sure the cruise con-
trol sevresum€ switch works.
Enter the code number to restore radio oDeration(see page 23-191).
7.
8.
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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
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SRS MAIN I{ARNESS
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Cable Reel Replacement
!!@ store r rcmov.d rirbrg rsldnbty with thrprd ruf.cc up. It th. .irb.g i3 impropcrly 3to.rd f.ccdown, sccid.ntd d.ploym.rf could propcl th. unit withrnough torca to caure a.?iour iniury.
GAUTION:
o Clrdully in3pcct thc airbrg r$.mbly brtorc instll_ling it. Do not inttrll !n lirb.g |3..mbly ihst fiow3rignr of bring droppcd or improp.rly handled. ruch.3 dant!, crrck3 or dafo?mation.. Atw!$ krro th. tkroR connctot(3l on ths rtbrg \connactor whan tha h|rn!|a l! dbconncstad,. Do lo-t dis.tlambla or tampar with thc ai.brg !r-t.mbly.
NOTE: The original radio has a codod theft Drotoctioncircuit. Bs sure to get the customer,s code numberbsfore disconnecting th6 battery cables.
l. Disconnect th6 banory negstive cable and thsn thepositive cable.
2. Make sure the whe€ls are aligned straight ahoad.
3. Removo th€ dashbosrd lowsr covsr and kne6 bol_$er.
DASHBOANO LOWER OOVER
Removs tho glove box damper (s6e s€ction 2O),then remove the glove box,
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5. Connect the sho.t connector(s) to the airbag(s).
DRIVER'SAIRBAG
Remove the driver's airbag assembly from thesteerang wheel (two T30 TORXO bolts), then removethe steering wheet nut.
TOR)(' BOLTSU.. . TORX. T30 bhDRIVER'SAIRBAGASSEMBLY
(cont'd)
SRS MAIN HARNESS
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRSI
Gable Reel Replacement (cont'd)
Disconnect the connectors from the horn and cruise
control sevresume switches, then remove the cable
reel 3-P connector from its cliD.
8. Remove the steering wheel from the column.
9. Remove the upper and lower column covers.
UPPER COLUMN COVER
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10.Disconnect the 6-P connector between the cable
reel and SRS main harness, then remove the con-
nector holder from the steering column.
'l l. Remove the cable reel from the column,
CABIT BEEL
CONNECTOF HOI-DER
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Supplemental Restraint System {SRSI
Cable Reel Replacement (cont'd)
18. Installthe steering wheel nut.
TORXO BOLTS9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbtftlReplace.Us6 a TORX6 T30 bit
STEERING WHEEL NUT,19 N.m 15.0 kgt m, 36 lbt ft)Replace.
AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
19.
20.
Install the driver's airbag assembly.
Connect the cable reel 6-P connactor to the SRS
main harness, then install the knee bolster and
dashboard lower cover.
DASHBOARD LOWER OOVER
21.Remove and properly store the shon connector(s)
{RED}, then reconnect the airbag connector(s} (and
reinstall the glove box).
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the nega-
tive cable.
After installing the cable reel, confirm proper sys-
l€m operalron:
Turn the ignition ON (ll); the instrument panel
SRS indicator light should go on for about six
ssconds and then go off.
Make sure both horn buttons work.
Make sure the headlight and wiper switches
work.
Go for a test drive and make sure the cruise con-
trol switches work.
Rotate the steering wheel counterclockwise to
make sure the yellow gear tooth lines up with
22.
23.
a
a
24. Enter the code number to restore radio operation
(see page 23-191).
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Dash Sensor Replacement
GAUTION:
. Oo not drmrgc the sensor wiring.. Do not instrll used SBS part3 from anothor c!t,When repairing an SRS: use only new part3.o Roplaco. 3onsor it it is dented, crackod, or doform.od.
NOTE; The original radio has a coded theft protectioncircuit. 8e sure to get the customer,s code numberbefore disconnecting the b€ttery cabres,
1. Oisconnect the battery negative cable and then theposative cable.
2. Remove the glove box damper (see section 201.then remove the glove box.
SHOBT CONNECTORIREDI
3. Connect the short connector(s) to the airbag(s).
DRIVER'SAIRBAG
DRNEN'SANAAG3.P CONNECTORSHORTCONNECTORIREDI
SRS MAIN HARNESS
Remove the footrest driver,s side only and door sillmolding, then pull the carpet back, and remove thedash sensor protector. (Left side shownj right sideis similar.)
DASHPROTECTOR
5. Remove the two mounting bolts. then remove thedash ssnsor.
(cont'd)
DASH SENSOB
MOUNTIITG BOLTS
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRSI
Dash Sensor Replacement (cont'dl
CAUTION:
. Be 3ure to install the harness wires so that theY ars
not pinchcd or interfering with othor car parte.
o Carefully inspest the dash sensors lor signs of boing
dropped or improperly handled,3uch as dents,
cracks or dsformation.
. For the SRS to lunction propotly, ths right and lsft
sensors must be installsd on the propor sidos.
6. Install the sensor securely.
DASH SENSOR
MOUNTING BOLTS8 mm x 1.2522 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbfftlReplace.
7. Reinstall all other removed parts.
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10.
Remove and properly store the short connector{sl,
then reconnect the airbag connector(s) (and rsin-
stallthe glove box).
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the nega-
tive cable.
After installing the dash sensor, confirm proper sys-
tem operation: Turn the ignition ON (ll): the instru-
ment panel SRS indicator light should come on for
about six seconds and then go off.
Enter the code number to restore radio operation
(see page 23-191)-
11.
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SRS Unit Replacement
CAUTION:
. 8€tor6 disconneciing any part of the SRS wire har-ness, connect the short connectorlsl (RED) to thosirbagl3).
o Do nol drmsgo thc SRS unit terminal! o. connoc-to.s.
. Do not disassemblo tho SRS unit; it ha3 no rervico-.blo parts.
. Storo tho SRS unit in a cleln, dry srea.. Do not us€ lny SRS unit which h.s been subisctodto wator damag€ or shows sign3 ol b€ing droppad orimproperly handl6d, such as dents. cracki or d6tor-mation.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protectioncircuit. Be sure to get the customer,s code numberbefore disconnecting the baftery cables.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then the pos_
itive cable.
Connect the short connector(s) to the airbag(s) (seepage 23-2721.
Remove the right side cover from the SRS unit.
4.Remove the left side cover from the SRS unit. thendisconnect the SRS main harness lg-p connectorfrom the SRS unit.
Remove the four TORXo bolts from the SRS unit,then pull out the SRS unit from the driver,s side.
(cont'd)
SRS UNIT
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