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Ch6ck fo. short io ground in the SRS main harnes!:1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 2P connector lrom theunder-dash fuse/relay box.2. Check resistance between the No. 3 terminal of the SRSmain harness 18P connector and ground. There shouldbe 1.0 MO or more.
ls the resbtanco as soecitied?
YESNO
Short to ground in the undor-dalh fuse/relay box;r€placo th€ under-da3h fuse/relav box.
Short to ground in the SRS main harneas; replaco the SRSmain harneas.FUSE/RELAY BOX
Ch€ck for an open in the SRS main harnes:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait tor three minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's and front passenger's airbag con-nectors {see page 2il 23).4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector fromthe sRs unit.5. Reconnect the baftery positive cabie, then reconnect thenegative cable.6. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 3 terminal of theSRS main harness 18P connector and oround.7. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll) , and measure
Poor contrct at the SRS main harn€ss 18P connector;check the connectoa.. lf the connsctor is OK, substitute a known-good SRSunit, and rccheck.. lf the problom is still present. replaco the SRS mainharness,
(A) From page 24-84
To page 24'86
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONI{ECTOR
SBS MAIN HARNESS18P COI{l{ECTOR
(cont'd)
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Page 1386 of 1395
Front Passenger's Airbag
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 reolaced.
@ store a rsmovod airbag with lhe pad sur-
face up, It the airbag is improporly stor6d face down,
accidental doploym€nl could propsl ths unit withgnough forco to cause serious iniury.
CAUTION:
. Always disconnsqt the front pa3s6ng6r'3 airbag con-
noctor when tho SRS main harness is disconnocted,
. Do not disassambl6 or tamper with tho airbag,
NOTE:
. Do not install us6d 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 glove box (see section 20).
Disconnect the 2P connector between the front Das-
senger's airbag and SRS main harness, When dis-
connected, the airbag connector is automatically
shorted.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
1.
5.
Remove the three mounting nuts from the bracket.
Lift the front passsnger's airbag out of the dash-
DOaro.
NOTE: The airbag lid has pawls on its side which
attach it to the dashboard. To remove the airbag,
cover the lid and dashboard with a cloth, and pry
carefullv with a flat tip screwdriver.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAGMOUNNNG NUTS
(cont'd)
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Front Passenger's Airbag
Replacement (cont'd)
GAUTION: Be sure to installthe SRS wiring so that it isnot pinched or interfering with olher parts.
6. Place the new front passenger's airbag into thedashboard. Tighten the front passenger,s airbagmountrng nuts.
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG MOUNTING NUTS9.8 N.m {1.0 kgJ.m,7.2 lbf ft)Replace.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
24-90
7. Attach the airbag connector to the connector hold_er, then reinstall the glove box.
Connect the b8ttery positive cable, then connect thenegative cable.
After installing the airbag. confirm proper sysremooerauon:
Turn the ignition switch ON ( ); the SRS indicatorlight should come on for about six seconds andthen go off.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
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Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
)Disposal
)
Before scrapping any airbags {and seat belt tansioners)
(including those in a whole vehicle to be scrappedl. the
airbags (and seat belt tensioners) must be deployed. lf
the vehicle is still within the warrantv oeriod the Honda
District Service Manager must give approval and/or spe-
cial instructions, before you deploy the airbags (and seat
belt tensioners). Only after the airbags {and seat belt ten-
sioners) have been deployed (as the result of vehicle col-
lision, for example), can they be scrapped.
lf the airbags (and seat belt tensioners) appear intact
(not deployed), treat them with extreme caution.
Follow this procedure:
Doploying tho Airbags (and Soat B6li Ten3ione6):
ln-vehicle
lf an SRS vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its airbags(and seat belt tensioners) should be deployed while still
in the vehicle. The airbags (and seat belt tensioners)
should not be considered as salvageable parts and
should never be installed in another vehicle.
@ confirm that each airbag {and seat belt
tonsiongr) i3 ggcurely mountod; othgrwise, severe per-
sonal iniury could result from d6ploym6nt,
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the oositive cable.
Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly
by following the check procedure on the tool label
or on page 24-98.
Remove the access panel, then disconnect the 2P
connector between the driver's airbag and the cable
reel (see page 24-23).
Remove the glove box, then disconnect the 2P con-
nector between the front passenger's airbag and
SRS main harness (see page 24-23).
Remove the center pillar lower trim panel, then dis-
connect the 2P connector between the seat belt ten-
sioner and side wire harness ('98 - 00 models) (see
page 24-231.
6. Cut off the airbag (and seat belt tensioner) connectors.
Strip the ends of the airbag (and seat belt tensioner)
wires. and connect the deployment tool alligator clips
to the airbag (and seat belt tensioner). Place the
deployment tool at least thirty feet (10 meters) away
from the airbao (and seat belt tensioner),
DRIVER'S FRONTPASSENGER'SAIBBAG AIRBAG
AI.IIGATORcuPslY6llowl
At lcastthirty feot
110 motersl
(cont'd)
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Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
1.
Disposal (cont'dl
Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool'
. It the green light on the tool comes on, the air-
bag igniter circuit is defective and cannot deploy
the airbag. Go to Damaged Airbag Special
Procedure.
.lftheredlightonthetool 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 can become hot
enough to burn you, Wait thirty minutes after
deployment before touching the airbag.
Dispose of the complete airbag. No part of it can be
reused. Place it in a sturdy plastic bag, and seal it
securety.
CAUTION:
. Wear a faco shield and gloves when handling a
deployed airbag.
. Wash your hands and rinse them well with
water after handling a deployed airbag.
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Deploying tho Airbag: Out-ot.vohicle
lf an intact airbag has been removed from a scrapped
vehicle, or has been found defective or damagsd during
transit. storage or seryice, it should be deployed as fol-
lows:
'L Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly
by following the check procedure on this page or on
the tool label.
2. Position the airbag face up, outdoors on flat ground
at least thirty feet (10 m) from any obstacles or peo-
Dte,
3. Follow steps 6, 7, 8. and 9 of the in-vehicle deploy-
ment proceoure.
Dlmaged Airbsg {or Seat Beh Ten3ion6r} Sp6cial
Procgdure
!@ r an airbag {or seat Beh rensioner} cannol
be doployod, it should not be treated as normal scrap; it
should still be considered a pot€ntially explosive device
lhat can cause serious iniury.
1. lf installed in a vehicle. follow the removal proce-
dure on page 24-3 and 24-87 through 90.
2. In all cases, make a short circuit by twisting together
the two airbag inflator wires.
3. Package the airbag in exactly the same packaging
that the new reDlacement Dart came in.
4. Mark the outside of the box "DAMAGED AIRBAG
{or TENSIONER) NOT DEPLOYED" so it does not
get confused with your parts stock.5. Contact your Honda District Service Manager forhow and where to return it for disposal.
Deployment Tool: Check Procedure
Connect the yellow clips to both switch protector
handles on the tool; connect the tool to a battery.
Push the operation switch: green means the tool is
OK: red means the tool is faultv.
Disconnect the baftery and the yellow clips.
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