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Wiring Precautions
. Never attempt to modify, splice or repair SRS wiring'
NOTE: SRS wiring can be identified by special yellow
outer Protective covering.
8e sure to install the harness wires so that they are not
oinched or interfering with other parts.
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Make sure all SRS ground locations are clean and
grounds are securely fastened for optimum metal-to-
metal contact. Poor grounding can cause intermittent
problems that are difficult to diagnose.
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Backprobing Spring'loaded Lock
Gonnectors
. When checking voltage or resistance on this type of
connector the flrst time, it is necessary to remove lne
retainer to insert tester probes from the wire side.
NOTE: lt is not necessary to reinstall the removed
retainer; the terminals wi I stay locked in the connec-
tor housrng.
To remove the retainer, insert a flat tip screwdriver
between connector body and retainer, and carefully
pry out the retainer.
NOTE: Take care not to break the connector.
FLAT TIPSCBEWDRIVER
RETAINER* Discard after removal.
RETAINER

Preca utions/Procedures
Spring-loaded Lock Connector
Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded lock.
Disconnecting
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve towardthe stop while holding the opposite half of the connecror.Then pull the connector halves apart.
NOTE: Be sure to pull
connector half.
on the sleeve and not on the
SPRING-LOADEOSLEEVE
Do not pull on thishalf of the connector.
Connecting
1. Hold the pawl-side connector half, and press on theback of the sleeve-side connector half in the directionshown. As the two connector halves are pressed
together, the sleeve is pushed back by the pawl.
NOTE: Do not touch the sleeve.
When the connector halves are completely connected,the pawl is released, and the spring-loaded sleevelocks the connector.SPRING.LOADEDSLEEVE
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Spring-loaded Lock Connector with
Built-in Short Contact
The driver's ajrbag (and front passenger,s) airbag has(have) a spring-loaded lock connector with a builr-inshort contact. When this connector is disconnected, thepower terminal and the ground terminal in the airbaaconnector are automatically shoned.
Connector halves disconnected:
SHORT CONTACT
Conneqtor halves connected:
GROUND TERMINAL
CABLE REEL CONNECTOR
GROUND TERMINAL

)Disconnecting the Airbag Connector(sl
'1. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at
least three minutes.
2. Disconnect the airbag connector(sl.
Driver's Side:
. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel'
then disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector and
cable reel 2P connector.
!@@ To prevent sccidental 8irbag deployment, turn th€ ignition switch oFF. disconncct th€ negative battery
ffi, "nd *"it thr"e minutes b€fore disconnocting any sRS conn'ctors'
. Before disconnecting the SRS main harness (A) from the SRS unit' disconnect both airbags (C' D)'
.Beforedisconnectingthecab|ereel2Pconnector(B),disconnectthedriver,sairbag2Pconnector(c).
F ont PasEanga/3 Side:
. Remove the glove box. then disconnect the front pas-
senger's airbag 2P connector and SRS main harness
2P connector.t
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
CABTT REEL2?CONNECTOR
AOCESS PANEL
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Precautions/Procedu res
Steering-related Precautions
Stesring Wheel and Cable Reol Alignment
NOTE: To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel on
reassembly, make sure the wheels are turned straight
ahead before removing the steering wheel.
Rotate the cable 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.
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St€€rin9 Column Removal
CAUTION:
. Eefore removing thg stggring column. disconnect the
connsstor bqtween the cable r€el and th€ SRS msin
harness.
. lf the stoering column is going to be romoved with-
out dismounting th6 stoering wheel, lock the steer-
ing by turning the ignition key to o-LOCK position, or
remove the key trom the ignition switch so that the
steering wheel will not turn.
NOTE:
When the airbag and cable reel are disconnected,
don't reconnect the battery cable. lf 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.
For disconnecting the spring-loaded lock type con-
nector, refer to page 24-'10.
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other
design because it will make it impossible to properly
install the airbag (only use genuine Honda replacement
parts).
After reassembly, 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 wheel.

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Troubleshooting
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Self-diagnostic Procedures
The self-diagnostic function of the SRS system allows it to locate the causes of system problems and to store this informa' I
tion in memory. For easier troubleshooting, this data can be retrieved via a data link circuit l
. When you turn the ignition switch ON (ll), the SRS indicator will come on. ll it goes off after six seconds. the system is
norma l.
. lf there is an abnormality, the system locates and defines the problem, stores this information in memory, and turns
the sRS indicator light on. The data will remain in the memory even when the ignition switch is turned off or if the bat-
tery is disconnected.
o when you connect the scs service connector to the service check connector (2P), and turn the ignition switch oN (ll),
thesRsindicator|ightwi||indicatethediagnostictroub|ecode(DTC)bythenumberofb|inks.
. After reading and recording the DTC. proceed with the troubleshooting for this code'
Precauiions
.Useon|yadigita|mU|timetertocheckthesystem'|fit,snotaHondamu|timeter,makesureitsoutputisl0mA(0.01A)
or|esswhenSwitchedtothesma||estva|ueintheohmmeterrange,AtesterwithahigheroUtpUtcoulddamagethe
airbag circuit or cause accidental airbag deployment and possible injury'
r when-ever the ignition switch is oN (ll). or has been turned oFF for lessthan three minutes, be careful nottobumpthe
SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries
. Before you ,"n1ou" th" SRS main harness, disconnect the driver's airbag connector (and the front passenger's airbag
connector).
. Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged {see section 23}. lf the battery is dead or low, measuring valLles won t be
correct.
. Do not touch a tester probe to the terminals in the sRS unit or harness connectors, and do not connect the terminals
with a jumper wire. Use only the backprobe set or the special tools'
For backprobing spring-loaded lock type connectors, refer to page 24-9'
Reading the DTC
when the SRS indicator light is on, read the DTC using one of these methods:
A. Connect the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P Data Link Connector {DLC), and follow the tester's prompts lf the tester
indicatesnoDTc,DTcg-1orDTc9-2,doub|e-checkbyjumpingtheservicecheckconnectorandwatchingthesRS
indicator light (see next Page)
HONDA PGM TESTER
DATA LINK CONNECTOR Il6PI
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)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 wlre.
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MEMORY ERASE
SIGNAL (MESI CONNECTOR I2PI
IGRY, GRYI or [GRN, GRNI
SCS SERVICE CONNECTORo?PAZ - 0010100
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7.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
The SRS indicator light comes on for about six sec-
onds and goes off. Remove the SCS service connec-
tor from the MES connector (2P) within four seconds
after the SRS indicator light went off.
The SRS indicator light comes on again. Reconnect
the SCS service connector to the lvlES connector
(2P) within the four seconds after the SRS indicator
light comes on.
The SRS indicator light goes off. Remove the SCS
service connector from the MES connector (2P)
within four seconds.
The SRS indicator light indicates that the memory is
erased by blinking two times.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for ten sec-
onos.
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SRS indictlorlighi
MESconncclottcaminals
CONNECTED
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DISCONI{ECTED
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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.
Afte. checking the DTC, troubleshoot as lollows:
1. Read rhe DTC {see "Reading the DTC"}.
Erase the DTC memory (see "Erasing the DTC
Memory").
With the shifi lever in neutral, turn the ignition switch
ON (ll), and lei the engine idle.
The SRS indicator light comes on for about six sec-
onds and goes off.
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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 lo ten seconds to find the cause
of the intermittent failure.
lf the problem recurs, the SRS indicator light will
stay on.
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Problem recurs, light stays on
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4.
6.lf vou can't duplicate the intermittent failure, the sys-
tem is OK at this time.

Airbag
)Replacement
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed' the
airbag assemblies and the SRS unit must be replaced'
!!!@ Store a removed airbag with the pad sur'
iFup. rr trt" airbag is improperly stored face down'
accidental deployment could propel the unit with
enough force to cause serious iniury'
CAUTION:
. Always disconnsct lhe airbag conn€ctor(s) when the
harness is disconnected.
. Do not disassemble or tamper with the ailbag'
NOTE:
. Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle'
When repairing, use only new SRS parts'
o Carefully inspect the airbag before you install it Do
not insiall an airbag that shows signs oI 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
2. Disconnect the airbag connector(s):
Driver's Side:
. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel'
then disconnecl the 2P connector betlveen the driv-
er's airbag and cable reel
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector ls
automaticallY shorted
ORIVER'SAIRBAG
DRIVEE'S AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
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Front Passengel's Side:
. Disconnect the 2P connector between the front pas-
senger's airbag and SRS main harness'
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector is
automaticallY shorted.FRONT PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
3. Bemove the airbag(s):
Driver's Side:
. Remove the two Torx bolts using a Torx T30 bit' then
remove the driver's airbag
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SRS MAIN HARNESS
Use a Torx T30 bitTORX BOLTS

Airbag
Replacement (cont'd)
Front Passenger's Side:
. Remove the three mounting nuts from the bracket,then remove the harngss clip.. Lift the front passenger's airbag out of the dashboardby covering the lid and dashboard with a cloth, andprying carefully with a flat-tip screwdflver.
NOTE: The lid of the airbag has pawls on its sidewhich attach it to the dashboard.
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CAUTION: B€ sure to inslall the SRS wiring so that it isnot pinched or interforirg with other parts.
4. Installthe new airbag(s):
Driver's Side: Place the driver,s airbag into the steeringwheel, and secure it with new Torx botrs.
TORX BOLTS9.E N.m (1,0 kgf.m, 7.2 tbt ftlReplace.
Front Pass€ngar's Side:
. Place the front passenger,s airbag into the dash-board.
. Tighten the front passenger,s airbag mounting nuts.
ANAAG MOUNTING NUTS9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m, 7.2lbf.frlReplace.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG