General Precautions

Please read the following precautions carefully before performing the airbag system service. Observe the instructions described, or the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.

Except when performing electrical inspections, always turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes before beginning work.

NOTE: The contents in the memory are not erased even if the ignition switch is turned OFF or the battery cables are disconnected from the battery.






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:
- Airbags
- Cable reel
- SRS unit
- Seat belt tensioners (if equipped)

Use only a digital multimeter to check the system. If it's not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output is 10 mA (0.01 A) or less when switched to the smallest value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher output could damage the airbag circuit or cause accidental deployment and possible injury.

Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle. When making SRS repairs, use only new parts.

Except when performing electrical inspections, always disconnect both the negative cable and positive cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes before beginning work.

Replacement of the combination light and wiper/washer switches and cruise control switch can be done without removing the steering wheel:
- Combination light and wiper/washer switch replacement.
- Cruise control set/resume switch replacement.

Whenever the ignition switch is ON (II), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.

Whenever the airbag has been activated, replace the SRS unit.

The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before disconnecting the battery cables.