1998 ACURA INTEGRA Service Repair Manual

Troubleshooting
DTC 2-5 lcont'd)
From p3g€ 23-315
Ch.d( tor r short to ground in the SRS main harne$:1. Oisconnect th€ b6ttery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait lor three minutos.2. Disconngct the driver's airbag 2P connector from thecable reel 2P conn6ctor.3. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector tromthe sRs unir.4. Bemove the special tool (2 0) from the SRS main harness2P connector.5. Check resistsnce between the No.'l0terminal oftheSRSmain harness 18P connector and ground, and betweenthe No. l4 terminal of the SRS main harness 18P connec-There should be '1 M0 or mor€.
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
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Airbag
Replacement
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed, the
airbag assemblies and the SRS unit must be replaced'
!!@ stole a removed sirbag with the pad sur'
ii6--up. tt tle sirbag i5 impropetly stored lace down,
accidental doploym€nt Gould propol tho unit with
enough lorce to cause serious iniury.
CAUTION:
. Do not install usad SRS parts from another vehicle'
When repairing, u3e only new SRS parB.
. Carefully inspsct the airbag befor€ you iGtall it Do
not install 8n airbag that shows signs of being
dlopped or improperly handled' such a3 dsnts,
cracks or defolmalion
. Always disconnact lhe airbag conneqtor{s) when the
harn$s is disconn€ctsd.
. Do not dislsembla or tlmp€r with thr sirbag
1. Make sure vou have th€ anti-theft code for the radro,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's pre-
set buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at
least three minutes.
3. Disconnecting the airbag connector(s):
Driver's Side:
a Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,
then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv-
er's airbag and cable reel.
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector is
automaticallY shorted.
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Front Pa3ienget's Sidel
. Remove the glove box (see section 20).
. Disconnect the 2P connector betwsen tha front pas-
senger's airbag and SRS main harness.
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag conngctor is
automaticallY shoned
FBONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
4. Remove the airbag(s):
Drivar's Side:
. Bemove the two Torx bolts using ! Torr T3O b{t, thGo
remove the driver's airbag'
DRIVER'SAIRBAG ASSEMBLY
CRUISECONINOLSET/RESUMEswtTcH
TORX BOLTSti3e a To T30 bit.(cont'd)

Airbag
Replacement (cont'd)
LOWERMOUNTINGNUTS
Fror|t P..s6nger'r Side:
. Remove the tour mounting nuts from the bracket.. Lift the front passenger's airbag out of the dashboard
by covering the lid and dashboard with a cloth. andprying carefully with a flat-tip screwdriver.
NOTE: The lid of the airbag has pawts on its sidewhich attach it to the dashboard.
CAUTION: Be sure to install the SRS wiring so that it isnot pincbed or interfering with other parts.
5. Install the new airbag(s):
Driver's Side: Place the driver's airbag into the steeringwheel. and secure it with new Torx bolts.
TORX BOLT9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m, 7.2 tbf.ft)
TORX BOLT9.8 N.m lt.o kgt m,7.2lbf,ftl Reptace.U36 a Torx T30 bit.
Front Paseenge/s Side:
Place the front passenger's airbag into the dash,bosrd.
Loosely install all four mounting nuts.Tighten the upper two nuts first, then tighten thelower two nuts. Adjust the lower mounting bracket ifnecessarv.
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MOUNTING NUTS9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m. 7.2 lb{.ftlReplace.
Us€ a Torx T30 bit.
MOUNTING NUTS

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6. Reconnect the airbag connector(s).
Front Passenger's Side:
. Attach the airbag connector to the connector holder.
then reinstallthe glove box.
CONNECTOR HOLDER
Driver's Side:
. Connect the driver's airbag 2P connector to the cable
reel 2P connector, then rnstall the access panel on the
steering wheel.
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7.Connect the baftery positive cable, then connect thenegative cable.
After installing the airbag, confirm proper system
operal|on:
. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS indica-
tor light should come on for about six seconds
and then go off.
. Make sure both horn buttons work.
. Take a test drive, and make sure the cruise con-
trol switches work.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio. then enter the
customer's radio station presets,
9.

Before scrapping any airbags (including those in a whole
car ro be scrappedl, the airbags must be deployed. lf the
car is still within the warranty period, before you deploy
the airbags, the Acura District Technical Manager mustgive approval and/or special instructions. Only after theairbags have been deployed (as the result of vehicle colli-
sion, for example). can they be scrapped.
lf the airbags appear intact (not deployed). treat themwith extreme caution.
Follow this procedure:
Deploying the Airbags: In"vehicle
NOTE: lf an SRS vehicle is to be entirely scrapped. itsairbags should be deployed while still in the vehicle. Theairbags should not be considered as salvageable parts
and should never be installed in another vehicle.
E@ Contirm that each airbsg is securelymounted; otherwise, severe personal iniury could resultfrom deployment.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-nect the positive cable.
2. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly
by following the check procedure on the label onthe tool or on page 23-321.
Driver's Airbag:
3. Remove the access panel, then disconnect the 2pconnector between the driver's airbag and the cablereel.
DRIVEE'SAIRBAGCABLE REEL2P CONNECTOR
Airbag Disposal
Oit,ER S AIREAG2P OdIIIECTOR
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PANEL
12 V EATTERY
Front Passenger's Airbag:
4. Remove the glove box, then disconnect the 2p con-nector between the front passenger's airbag andSRS main harness.
FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG2P CONN€CTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
5. Cut off the airbag connector, strip the ends ot theairbag wires. and connect the special tool alligatorclips to the airbag. Place the special tool approxi-mately thirty feet (10 meters) away from the airbag.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG
ALLIGATORCLIPSlYellowl
ALLIGATORCLIPSlYellowl
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IAt leastthiny tcet110 meters)
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7.
8.
Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool:
. lf the green light on the tool comes on, the alr-
bag igniter circuit is defective and cannot deploy
the airbag. Go to Damaged Airbag Specia I
Procedure.
. lfthe red light on the tool comes on, the airbag is
ready to be deployed.
Push the tool's deployment switch The airbag
should deploy (deployment is both highly audible
and visible; a loud noise and rapid inflation of the
bag, followed by slow deflation).
. lf the airbags deploy and the green light on the
tool comes on, continue with this procedure
. lf an airbag doesn't deploy. yet the green light
comes ON, its igniter is defective. Go to Dam-
aged Airbag Special Procedure.
!!@ During deployment, the airbag c8n
become hot enough to burn you Wait thirtY min-
ut€s after d€ployment befote touching the assem-
blv.
Dispose of the complete airbag. No part of it can be
reused. Place it in a sturdy plastic bag, and seal it
securery.
CAUTION:
. wear a lace shield and gloves when handling a
deployed airbag.
. Wash your hands and rinse them well with
water after handling a deployed sirbag
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Deploying the Airbag: Out-ot-vehicle
NOTE: lf an intact airbag has been removed from a
scraDDed vehicle, or has been found defective or dam-
aged during transit, storage or service, it should be
deoloved as follows:
@@ Position th€ airbag laca up. outdoors on
tlat ground at l€ast thirty leet (10 m) ftom any obstacles
or people.
1. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly
by tollowing the check procedure on thls page or on
the tool lab€|.
2. Follow steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 ol the in.vehicle deploy'
ment orocedure.
Damaged Airbag Sp€citl Procedurc
!@ [ an airbag cannot be d.ploytd, h 3hoold
not be lreated as normal scrap; it should 3till b. corlrkl
ered a polentially sxplosive device that can clura tari
ous iniury.
1. lf installed in a vehicle, follow the removal proce-
dure on page 23-317.
2. ln all cases, make sure a short connector is properly
installed on the airbag connector.
3. Package the airbag in exactly the same packaging
that the new replacement part came In.
4. Mark the outside of the box "DAMAGED AIRBAG
NOT DEPLOYED" so it does not get confused with
your Parts stock.
5. Contact your Acura District Technical lvanager for
how and where to return it for disposal.
Deployment Tool: Ch€ck Ptocedure
1. Connect the yellow clips to both switch protector
handles on the tool; connect the tool to a battery
2. Push the operation switch: green means the tool is
OK; red means the tool is faultv.
3. Disconnect the battery and the yellow clips
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Cable Reel
Replacement
@ store a removed airbag with the pad sur-
tac€ up. lf the airbag is improperly stored face down,
.ccidontal dcployment could propel the unit with
.nough torce to cause serious injury.
CAUTIONT
o Carefully insp€ct the airbag belore installing it. Do
not install an airbag that shows signs of boing
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents,
cracks or deformation.
. Always disconnect the airbag connector(s) when the
harness is disconnectod.
. Do not disassemble or tamper wiih the airbag.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's pr+
set button.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery. and wait at
least three minutes,
3. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,
then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv'
er's airbag and cable reel.
NOTE: When disconnected. the airbag connector is
automaticallv shoned.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG2P CONNECTORORIVER'S AIRSAGASSEMELY
CABLE REEL2P CONNECTOR
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4, Make sure the wheels are aligned straight ahead.
5. Remove the dashboard lower cover and knee bol-
ster.
TORX BOLTSUse e Torx T30 bit.
DASHBOARD LOWER COVER
Remove the two Torx bolts from the steering wheel,
then remove the driver's airbag.

7.Disconnect the connectors from the horn and cruise
control sevresume switches, then remove the steer-
ing wheel nut.
Remove the steering wheel from the column.
Remove the steering column covers
UPPER COLUMN COVER
8.
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HORN CONNECTOR
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10.Disconnect the 3P connector between the cable reel
and main wire harness. and remove the 2P connec-
tor between the cable reel and SRS main harness.
CABLE BEEL
CABE R€EL2P CONNECTOR
'11. Remove the cable reel fromthecolumn.
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