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DTC 2-5
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON (lll. ot
has been turned OFF lor less than thlee minules. be
careful not to bump the SRS unit; th€ airbags could
accidentally deploy and cause damage 01 injuri€s.
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Try to roproduce tho SRS indic.tor light:
1. Erase the DTC memory (see page 23-289).
2. Turn the ignition sv/itch ON (ll). and check that the SRS indi-
cator light comes on for about six seconds and then goes
off.
Doo6 tho SRS indic.tor light stay on?
Chgck tor a short to ground in the Pa*t€ngd'3 tirbag inflttor:
1. Tlrn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect
the oositive cable. and wait for thr€6 minutes
3. Dis;onnect the front passenger's airbag 2P connector
from the SRS main harness (see page 23-285)'
4. Connoct the special tool (2 o) to the SRS main harness
2P connector.CAUTION: Do not disconngd tho drivo"s airbtg connoc'
tor.5. Reconnect the battery positive cable' then reconnect the
negalive cable.
6. Eras6 the DTC memory (see page 23-289)'
7. Fead the DTC {see page 23'287l'.
Short to ground in tho pts.range/s airbag inflator; rsplac€
tho Da3sonse/3 si.bag (sao
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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.
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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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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
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Instsll the steering wheel bolt, then install the driv-
er's airbag.
TORX BOLTS9.8 N m {1.0 kgf'm,7.2 lbtftlReplace.U3e . Torx T30 bit.
STEERING WHEEL NUT19 N.m (5 kgl.m, 36 lbl.ftl
Anach the 2P and 3P connectors to the connector
holder. then install the knee bolster and dashboard
lowgr cover,
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CONNECTOR HOLDER
DASHBOARD LOWER COVER
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'19. Reconnect the driver's aibag 2P connector to the
cable reel 2P connector, and reinstSll the access
panel on the steering wheel.
20, Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the nega-
tivs cable.
21. After installing the cable reel, confirm proper sys-
tgm operation:
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS indica-
tor light should come on for about six seconds
and thsn go off.
Make surs both horn buttons work.
Make sure the headlight and wiper switches
Go {or a test drive, and make sure the cruise con-
trol switches work.
Ent6r the anti-theft code for tho radio, then enter the
customsr's radio station presets.
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6, Install the new SRS unit.
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9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf m, 7.2Use a Torx T30 bit.
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TORX BOLTS9.8 N.m 11.0 kgl.m, 7.2 lbf'ftlUse a Torx T30 bit.
7.Connect the SRS main harness l8P connector to the
SRS unit; push it into position until it clicks.
Install the SRS unit covers (right and left) Make
sure the covers snap together in the middle.8.
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Reconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector to the
cable reel 2P connector, then reinstall the access
panel on the steering wheel.
Reconnect the front passenger's airbag connector
to the SRS main harness.
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the nega-
tive cable.
After installing the SRS unit, confirm proper system
operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS
indicator light should come on for about six seconds
and then go off.
11.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
FUSE 13FUEL PUIIP(SRS UNF)t5a
FUS€ 23(s8s)
ts13t5" To avoid accidental deployment and possible iniury,
lq9Fr. always disconnect the driver's airbag and frontg[f" pas"Lnger's airbag connectors (automaticallyPHorQ 58 shorted) before working near any SRS witing.
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), ol
has been turned OFF tor less than three minutes, be
careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could
accidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries.
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