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Precautions/Procedures
Disconneeting the Airbag Connectors and the Seat Belt Tensioner
Connectors (cont'd)
1.Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery. and wait at
least three minutes.
Disconnect the airbag and tensioner connectors
lsee page 24-22).
Driver's Airbag:
. Remove the access panel from the steering
wheel, then disconnect the 2P connector
between the driver's airbag and cable reel. When
disconnected, the airbag connector is automati-
callv shorted.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
Front Passsng€/sAirtag:
. Disconnect the 2P connector between the front
passenger's airbag and SRS main harness. When
disconnected. the airbag connector is automati-
callY shorted.
24-24
ACCESS PANEL
Seat Bslt Tensioner (38 - 00 modebl:
. Remove the left and (or) right center pillar lower
trim panels (see section 20).
. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connectors
from the left side wire harness (driver's side) and
(or) the right side wire harness (front passenger's
side). When disconnected. the seat belt tensioner
is automatically shorted.
CLIPS
DRIVER'S SIDE: LEFT SloE WIRE HARNESSFRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE: RIGHT SIDE WIREHARNESS
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)Steering-related Precautions
Stooring Wh€el and Csble Re6l Alignm€nt
To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel on
reassembly, make sure the wheels are turned straight
ahead beJore removing the steering wheel.
To center the cable reel, rotate the cable reel clockwise
until it stops, Then rotate it counterclockwise (approxi-
mately two and a half turns) until the arrow mark on the
cable reel label points straight up.
Steering Column Bemoval
CAUTION: Before removing the stosring column, tirsi
disconneqt tha connsctor between tho cabls roel and
the SRS main harness.
lf the steering column is going to be removed without
dismounting the steering wheel, lock the sieering by
turning the ignition key to o-LOCK position, or remove
the key trom the ignition so that the steering wheel will
not turn.
LABEL
NOTE:
. When the airbag and cable r6el 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 con-
nector, refer to page 24-22.
'97 model:
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTORCABLE REEL2P CONNECTOR
'98 - 00 models:
UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other
design because it will make it impossible to properly
install the airbag (use only genuine Honda replacement
partsl.
After reassemblv, confirm 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 whee .
24-25
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Troubleshooting
Erasing the DTC Memory
To erase the DTC{S) from the SRS unit, use a Honda
PGM Tester (see the Honda PGM Tester SRS Vehicle
System Supplement) or the following procedure.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Connect the SCS service connector to the MES con,
nector (2P). Do not use a jumper wire.
MEMORY ERASESIGNAL (MES} CONNECTOR I2PIIGRY, GRYI or IGRN, GRNI
SCS SERVICE CONNECTOR07PAZ - 0010100
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll),
4. The SRS indicator light comes on for about six sec-
onds and then goes off. Remove the SCS servjce con
nector from the MES connector {2P) within four sec-
onds after the SRS indicator light went otf.
5. The SRS indicator light comes on again. Reconnect
the SCS service connector to the MES connector(2P) within four seconds after the SRS indicator lioht
comes on,
6. The SRS indicator light goes otf. Remove the SCS
service connector from the MES connector (2P)
within four seconds.
7. The SRS indicator light indicates that the memory is
erased by blinking two times.
L Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for ten sec
onos.
SRS indicatorliqtfi
MESconnac'lolterminals
OFF
CONNECTED
OISCONNECTEO
24-28
,l sec or less
3.
Troubleshooting Intermittent
Failures
lf there was a malfunction. but it doesn't recur, it will be
stored in the memory as an intermittent failure, and the
SRS indicator light comes on.
After checking the DTC, troubleshoot as follows:
1. Read the DTC (see "Reading the DTC").
4.
Erase the DTC memory (see "Erasing the DTC
Memory").
With the shift lever in neutral, turn the ignition switch
ON (ll), and let the engine idle.
The SRS indicator ljght comes on for about six sec-
onds and then goes off.
t*F
ON
lt--- _l
Shake the wire harness and the connector, take a test
drive (quick acceleration, quick braking, cornering),
and turn the steering wheel fully left and right, and
hold it there for five to ten seconds to find the cause
of the intermittent failure.
lf the problem recurs, the SRS indicator light will
stay on.
-+t 6!.c l.-
Problem recurs, light stays on.
6. lf you can't duplicate the intermiftent tailure, the sys-
tem is OK at this time.
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Driver's Airbag
1.
Replacement
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed, the
airbags, the seat belt tensioners (if so equipped), and
the SRS unit must be replaced.
@ Store a removed airbag with the pad su.-
tacs up, lf th€ airbag is improperly stored face down.
accidental deployment could propal the unit with
enough forc€ io causg serioug iniury.
CAUTION:
. Always disconnoct the drivor's airbag connector
when the SRS main harness is disconnactod.
. Do not disassemble or tamper with ihe airbag.
NOTE:
Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle,
When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
Carefully inspect the airbag before you install it. Do
not install an airbag that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks
or deformation.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at
least three minutes.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel.
then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv-
er'6 airbag and cable reel. When disconnected. the
airbag connector is automatically shorted.
2P CONNECTON
ACCESS PANEL
24-87
3. Remove the two Torx bolts from the steering whsel,
and disconnect the horn connector. Remove the
driver's airbag,
(cont'd)
DRIVER'S
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Driver's Airbag
Replacement lcont'd)
CAUTION: 8. sure to instattthe SRS wiring so that it isnot plnched or inlerfsring with other parts.
4. Place the new driver's airbag into the steeringwheel, and secure it with new Torx bolts.
TORX EOLTS9.8 N,m 11.0 kgl.m, 7.2 tbf,ftlFeplace.
24-88,
5. Connect the driver's airbsg 2p connector to thecable reel 2P connector, then install the accesspanel on the steering wheel.
Connect the battery positive cable. then connect thenegative cable.
After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper
system operation:
. Turn the ignition switch ON llt); the SRS indica-tor light should come on for about six secondsand then go off.. Mske sure both horn buttons work.o Take a test-drive, and make sure the cruise con-trol switches work.
7.
2P CONNECTOR
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Cable Reel
)Replacement
@ stors a removed airbag with the pad sur-
tace up. lf th€ airbag is improperly stored face down,
accidental d6ployment could propel the unit withgnough force to cause serious iniuty.
CAUTION:
. Always disconnect the airbag connector whgn the
SRS msin harness is disconnoctod.
. Do not disassemblo or tamper with the airbag.
NOTE: Carefully inspect the airbag before installing it.
Do not install an airbag that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or
deformation,
'1.Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at
least three minutes.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,
then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv-
er's airbag and cable reel.
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DRIVER'S
24-91
Make sure the wheels are aligned straight ahead.
Remove the two Torx bolts from the steering wheel,
and disconnect the horn connector, Remove the
driver's airbag,
TORX BOLTSUse a Torx T30 bit.
5. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (and
the knee bolster).
(cont'd)
DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER
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Gable Reel
Replacement (cont'dl
6, Disconnect the connectors from the horn and cruisecontrol sevresume switches.
cRursE coNtRoLSET/RESUMESWITCH CONNECTOR
1.Loosen the steering wheel bolt, then install a steeringwheel puller on the steering wheel and remove it.
Note these items when removing the stee.ing wheel:. Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steeringcolumn shaft when removing the steering wheel,. lf you thread the puller bolts into the wheel hubmore than five threads, the bolts will hit the cablereel and damage it. To prevent this. install a pair
of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.
STEERING WHEEL BOLT39 N.m 14.0 kgf.m. 29 lbf.ftlSTEERING WHEEL
STEERING
2P CONNECTOR
24-92
8. Remove the column covers,
Disconnect the 3P [6P] connector between the mainwire harness and cable reel sub-harness, and the 2pconnector between the cable reel and SRS main har-ness.
CAALE REEL SU8HARNESS3P l6Pl CONNECTOR [ ]:,98_00modets
10. Remove the cable reelfrom the cotumn,
COVER
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)o
NOTE:
. Before installing the steering wheel, the front
wheels should be aligned straight ahead.
. Be sure to install the harness wires so that they
are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
. After reassemblv, confirm that the wheels are
still turned straight ahead and that the steering
wheel spoke angle is correct (road test). lf minor
spoke angle adjustment is necessary, do so only
by adjusting the tie-rods, not by removing and
repositioning the steering wheel,
11. Set the cancel sleeve so that the projections are
aligned as shown.
PR(NECNONS
I l: 38 - 00 models
Carefully install the cable reel on the steering col-
umn shaft. Then connect the 3P t6Pl connector to
the cable reel sub harness, and connect the 2P con-
nector to the SRS main harness.
RIC
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VEAL
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't2.
24-93
13.
14.
Install the steering column covers.
lf necessary, center the cable reel. {New replace-
ment cable reels come centered,l Do this by first
rotating the csble reel clockwise until it stops, Then
rotate it counterclockwise (approximately two and a
half turns) until the arrow mark on the cable reel
label points straight up.
Install the steering wheel on to the steering column
shaft, making sure the steering wheel shaft engages
the cable reel and canceling sl€eve. Do not tap on
the steering wheel or steering column shaft when
installing the steering wheel.
(cont'd)
t5.
CABLE REEL
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