Air Bag System Disarming and Arming Procedures

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) (If body maintenance is required)
The Acura 3.5RL SRS includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub, a passenger's airbag in the dashboard above the glove box, seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors, and side airbags ('99 - 01 models) in the front seat-backs.
Information necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. Items marked with an asterisk (*) on the contents page include or are located near SRS components. Servicing, disassembling or replacing these items will require special precautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Acura dealer.

WARNING
- To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to personal injury or death in the event of a severe frontal collision, all SRS service work must be performed by an authorized Acura dealer.
- Improper service procedures, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, could lead to personal injury caused by unintentional activation of the front airbags, seat belt tensioners, and side airbags ('99 - 01 models).
- Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may fail in a collision, or the front airbags or the side airbags ('99 - 01 models) may deploy when the ignition switch is ON (II).
- SRS electrical wiring harnesses are indicated by yellow color coding. Related components are located in the steering column, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, in the dashboard above the glove box, in the front seats ('99 - 01 models) and around the floor ('99 - 01 models).

Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits.