Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Precautions and ProceduresGeneral Precautions
Read the following precautions carefully before performing airbag system service. If the instructions described are not properly followed, the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.
- Except when performing electrical inspections, always turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
NOTE: The SRS memory is not cleared even if the ignition switch is turned OFF or the battery cables are disconnected from the battery.
- Use replacement parts which are manufactured to the same standards and quality as the original parts. Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle. Use only new parts when making SRS repairs.
- Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it. Do not install any part that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks, or deformation.
- Before disconnecting the SRS unit connectors, always disconnect the appropriate SRS parts connectors.
- Use only a digital multimeter to check the system. If it is not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output is 10 mA (0.01 A) or less when switched to the lowest value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher output could cause accidental deployment and possible injury.
- Do not put objects on the passenger's airbag.
- The original audio system has a coded theft protection circuit. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets before disconnecting the negative cable from the battery.
- Before returning the vehicle to the customer, enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets; set the clock.
Steering-related Precautions
Cable Reel Alignment
- Misalignment of the cable reel could cause an open in the wiring, making the SRS system and the horn inoperative. Center the cable reel whenever you do the following, for '00-05 models or for '06-08 models.
- Installation of the steering wheel
- Installation of the cable reel
- Installation of the steering column
- Other steering-related adjustment or installation
- Do not disassemble the cable reel.
- Do not apply grease to the cable reel.
- If the cable reel shows any signs of damage or contamination, replace it with a new one. For example, if it does not rotate smoothly, replace the cable reel.
Airbag Handling and Storage
Do not disassemble an airbag. It has no serviceable parts. Once an airbag has been deployed, it cannot be repaired or reused.
For temporary storage of an airbag during service, observe the following precautions.
- Store the removed airbag with the pad surface up. Never put anything on the removed airbag.
- To prevent damage to the airbag, keep it away from any oil, grease, detergent, or water.
- Store the removed airbag on a secure, flat surface away from any high heat source (exceeding 200 °F/93 °C).
- Never perform electrical inspections to the airbags, such as measuring resistance.
- Do not position yourself in front of the airbag during removal, inspection, or replacement.
- For proper disposal of a damaged airbag, refer to airbag disposal.
SRS Unit, Front Impact Sensors ('06-08 models), Driver's Seat Position Sensor ('06-08 models), and Passenger's Weight Sensors ('06-08 models).
- Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting installation or replacement of the SRS unit, or disconnecting the connectors from the SRS unit.
- Be careful not to bump or impact the SRS unit whenever the ignition switch is ON (II), or for at least 3 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
- During installation or replacement, be careful not to bump (by impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area around the SRS unit, and front impact sensors ('06-08 models). The airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injury.
- After a collision where a front airbag Or a seat belt tensioner deployed, go to component Replacement/Inspection after Deployment. Service and Repair After a collision where the airbags did not deploy, inspect for any damage or any deformation on the SRS unit, and the front impact sensors. If there is any damage, replace the SRS unit and/or the sensors.
- Do not disassemble the SRS unit, front impact sensors ('06-08 models), driver's seat position sensor ('06-08 models), and passenger's weight sensors ('06-08 models).
- Be sure the SRS unit and front impact sensors ('06-08 models) are installed securely with the mounting bolts torqued to 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft). Whenever you remove or replace the SRS unit or all impact sensors, always install the components with new bolts.
- Do not spill water or oil on the SRS unit, and keep it away from dust.
Wiring Precautions
Some of the SRS wiring can be identified by a special yellow outer covering, and the SRS connectors can be identified by their yellow color. Observe the instructions described in this Restraint Systems.
- Never attempt to modify, splice, or repair SRS wiring. If there is an open or damage in SRS wiring, replace the harness.
- Be sure to install the harness wires so they do not get pinched, or interfere with other parts.
- Make sure all SRS ground locations are clean, and grounds are securely fastened for optimum metal-to-metal contact. Poor grounds can cause intermittent problems that are difficult to diagnose.
Precautions for Electrical Inspections
- When using electrical test equipment, insert the probe of the tester into the wire side of the connector. Do not insert the probe of the tester into the terminal side of the connector, and do not tamper with the connector.
- Use a U-shaped probe. Do not insert the probe forcibly.
- Use specified service connectors in troubleshooting. Using improper tools could cause an error in inspection due to poor metal-to-metal contact.
Spring-loaded Lock Connector ('00-05 Models)
Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded lock.
Disconnecting
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve (A) toward the stop (B) while holding the opposite half of the connector. Then pull the connector halves apart. Be sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector.
Connecting
1. To reconnect, hold the pawl-side connector, and press on the back of the sleeve-side connector in the direction shown. As the two connector halves are pressed together, the sleeve (A) is pushed back by the paw (B). Do not touch the sleeve.
2. When the connector halves are completely connected, the pawl is released, and the spring- loaded sleeve locks the connector.
Spring-loaded Lock Connector ('06-08 Models)
Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded lock.
Disconnecting
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve (A) toward the stop (B) while holding the opposite half of the connector. Then pull the connector halves apart. Be sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector.
Connecting
To reconnect, hold the pawl-side connector, and press on the back of the sleeve-side connector in the direction shown. As the two connector halves are pressed together, the sleeve (A) is pushed back by the pawl (B). Do not touch the sleeve.
Disconnecting
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve (A) toward the stop (B) while holding the opposite half of the connector. Then pull the connector halves apart. Be sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector half.
Connecting
Hold both connector halves, and press them firmly together until the projection (A) of the sleeve-side connector clicks.
Backprobing Spring-loaded Lock Connectors ('00-05 Models)
When checking voltage or resistance on this type of connector the first time, you must remove the retainer (A) to insert the tester probe from the wire side.
NOTE: It is not necessary to reinstall the removed retainer; the terminals will stay locked in the connector housing.
To remove the retainer (A), insert a flat-tip screwdriver (B) between the connector body and the retainer, then carefully pry out the retainer. Take care not to break the connector.
Opening the SRS Unit Shorting Connectors for Diagnosis ('06-08 Models)
Special Tools Required
SRS short canceller 070AZ-SAA0100
NOTE:
- To prevent damaging the connector cavity, insert the short canceller straight into the cavity from the terminal side.
- Before installing the short canceller, wash it with electrical contact cleaner, then dry it with compressed air.
- Do not use the short canceller if it is damaged.
- Make sure to remove the short canceller before reconnection.
When the SRS unit connector (28P) A is disconnected, a short circuit is created in the connector by its own function to prevent an airbag deployment. The circuit may need to be open sometimes when diagnosis is performed on the system. Insert the short canceller (070AZ-SAA0100) in the specified cavities when it is necessary to keep the circuit open for diagnosis.
Terminal numbers are shown from the wire side of the female terminals. Insert the short canceller(s) into the cavities on the terminal side of the connector.
Disconnecting System Connectors ('00-05 Models)
Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting the following procedures.
- Before disconnecting the SRS unit connector (18P) from the SRS unit, disconnect both airbag 2P connectors (1, 2) and both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors (3, 4).
- Before disconnecting the cable reel 2P connector (5), disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector (1).
Disconnecting System Connectors ('06-08 Models)
Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting the following procedures.
- Before disconnecting the cable reel 4P connector 1, disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (2).
- Before disconnecting SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit, disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors (3, 4).
('00-05 Models)
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes.
Driver's Airbag
2. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector (A) from the cable reel.
Passenger's Airbag
3. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover, then disconnect the passenger's airbag 2P connector (A) from the SRS main harness.
Seat Belt Tensioner
4. Remove the roll bar upper trim, then disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connector (A) from the SRS main harness.
SRS Unit
5. Remove the center console and audio unit. Disconnect SRS unit connector (18P) (A) from the SRS unit.
('06-08 Models)
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes.
Driver's Airbag
2. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (A) from the cable reel.
Passenger's Airbag
3. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover, then disconnect the passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) from the SRS main harness.
Seat Belt Tensioner
4. Remove the roll bar upper trim, then disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connector (A) from the SRS main harness.
SRS Unit
5. Remove the center console and audio unit. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (28P) or SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit.
