Set/Resume Switch Test/Replacement
SRS comDonents are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (23) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection cir-
cuit, Be sure to get the customer's code number before- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 47 {7.5 A} fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relav box.- removing the radio.
Atter service, reconnect Dower to the radio and turn it on.
When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the customer's
s-digit code to restore radio operatior..
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the oositive cable, and wait at least three min-
utes,
2. Disconnect each airbag connector.
Drivor's Side:
a Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,
then disconnect the 2P connector between the
driver's airbag and cable reel,
Front Passenge;'s Side:
a Remove the glove box.
. Disconnect the 2P connector between the front
passenger's airbag and SRS main harness.
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Remove the dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 23-71).
Disconnect the cable reel 3P connector trom the main
wire harness.
CABLE REEL SU&HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
Check for continuiw between the terminals of the
cable reel sub-harness 3P connector in each switch
position according to the table.
CAALE REEL SUB.HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
terminalside
lf there is continuity, and it matches the table,
the switch is OK.
lf there is no continuity in one or both positions,
go to step 6.(cont'd)
Terminal
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SET {ON)oC
RESUME (ON}o
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Gruise Control
- Set/Resume Switch Test/Replacement {cont'dl
6, Remove the two screws and sevresume switch.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
lf it matche$ the table, the switch is OK. replace
the cable reel.
lf there is no continuity in one or both positions,
reolace the switch.
Not used
7.
Terminal
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SET {ON)G----o
RESUME (ON}o----o
lf alltests prove OK, reinstallthe sevresume switch.
Reconnect the driver's airbag connectors, and rein'
stall the access panel on the steering wheel.
Reconnect the front passenger's airbag connector,
and reinstallthe glove box.
Connect the battery positive cable, then connect the
negative cable.
After installing the airbag assembly, confirm that
the SRS indicator light should come on for about
six seconds and then go off with the ignition switch
oN flr).
11.
12.
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1.
2.
Replacement
Remove the cover, mounting nut, and wiper arm.
Remove the rubber seal, special nut, and washer.
COVEB
MOUNTING NUT
WASHER
14 N'm(1.4 kgt.m,10 tbf.tr)
WIPER ARM
RUBBER SEAL
SPECIAL NUT
8.8 N.m
10.9 kgf.m.6.5 tbf'fr)
MOUNTINGBOLTS9.8 N.m11.0 kgl.m, 7.2 lbl.lrl
REAR WINOOWWIPER MOTORASSEMELY
3.Open the tailgate and remove the tailgate trim panels
{see section 20).
Disconnect the 4P connector trom the wiper motor.
Remove the three mounting bolts and the wiper mo-
tor assembly.
5.
6. Install in the reverse order ot removal.
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Wipers/Washers
Rear Window Wiper MotorWasher Motor Test
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2.
Remove the front bumper (see section 20).
Disconnect the 2P connector from the washer
motor.
RESERVOIR
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WINDSHIELDREARwtNDow
3.Test the motor by connecting battery power to the
A (+) terminal and ground to the B (-lterminal.
a lf the motor does not run or fails to run smooth-
ly, replace it.
a lf the motor runs smoothly, but little or no wash-
er fluid is pumped, check for a disconnected orblocked washer hose, or a clogged pump outletIn the motor.
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Precautions/Procedures
General Precautions
Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it,
Do not install any part that shows signs of being drop-
ped or improperly handled. such as dents, cracks or
deformstion:
- Airbags- Cable reel- SRS unit
' Use only a digital multimeter to check the system lf
it's not a Honda multimeter. make sure its output is
10 mA (0.01 A) or less when switched to the smallest
value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher
output could damage the airbag circuit or cause acci-
dental deployment and possible injury.
r Do not install used SRS parts from anothercar.When
making SRS repairs, use only new parts.
r Except when performing electrical inspections,
always disconnect both the negative cable and posl-
tive cable from the batterY, and wait at least three
minutes before beginning work.
r Replacement of the combination light and wiper/
washer switches and cruise control switch can be
done without removing the steering wheel:
- Combination light and wiperlwasher switch replace-
ment (see page 23-268).- Cruise controi sevresume switch replacement (see
page 23-259t .
. Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), or has been
turned OFF for less than three minutes, be caretul not
to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally
deploy and cause damage or iniuries.
. Whenever the airbag has been activated, replace the
SRS unit.
. The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit.
Be sure to get the customer's code number beJore dis-
connecting the battery cables.
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Airbag Handling and Storage
Do not try to disassemble the airbag. lt has no service-
able parts. Once an airbag has been operated
(deployed), it cannot be repaired or reused.
For temporary storage of the airbag during service,
please observe the following precautions:
. Store the removed airbag with the pad surface up.
The driver's and tront passenger's airbag connectors
have 8 built-in short contact (see page 23-284).
@ r the airbag is improp€rly storcd face down,
accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough
force to caus6 serious iniury.
AIRBAG CONNECTORS(Built-in short contact)
. Store the removed airbag on a secure flat surface
away from any high heat source (exceeding
212F110O'CI and free of any oil, grease, detergent or
water.
CAUTION: lmproper handling or storage can intornally
damags the airbag, making it inoperative.
1l you su3pocl the aitbag has been damaged, install a ncw
unit and rofEr to ths Deployment/Dilpolal Procedures for
dbposing of ihe damsged ailbag.
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Precautions/Procedures
Steering-related Precautions
Steering Wheel and Gable Reel Alignment
NOTE: To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel or
airbag on reassembly. make sure the wheels are turned
straight ahead before removing the steering wheel.
Rotate the cable reel clockwise unit it stops.
Then rotate it counterclockwise (approximately two and a
half turns) until the arrow mark on the cable reel label
points straight up.
ARROW MARK
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Steering Column Removal
CAUTION:
. Before romoving the steoring column, lirst di3con-
nect ths connector bctwoen tho csble rsal and the
SBS main harneEs.
. lf the steeting column is going to be rsmoved with-
out dismounting the steering wheel, lock the steer-
ing by iurning the ignition k6y to o'LOCK position' or
remove tho key lrom thc ignition ro that the steering
wheel will not turn.
NOTE:
When the airbag and cable reel are disconnected, and
the battery is reconnected and the ignition switch is
turned ON (ll), the SRS unit will store this as an open
in the driver's airbag inflator, and the SRS indicator
light will come on. In such a case, make sure to con-
firm the DTC, then clear the SRS unit memory.
For disconnecting the spring-loaded lock type connec-
tor, refer to page 23-284,
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other
design since it will make it impossible to properly install
the airbag {only use genuine Honda replacement parts).
After reassembly. confirm that the wheels are still turned
straight ahead and that the steering wheel spoke angle is
correct, lf minor spoke angle adjustment is necessary, do
so only by adjusting the tie-rods, not by removing and
repositioning the steering wheel.
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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)
)6.
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.