General Precautions

General Precautions

Please read the following precautions carefully before performing airbag system service. Observe the instructions, or 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, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

NOTE: The memory is not erased 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. 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 removing any SRS parts (including disconnection of connectors), always disconnect the SRS connector.
- 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 front passenger's airbag.
- The original radio and the navigation system have a coded theft protection circuits. Be sure to get the customer's anti-theft code for the radio, and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset stations before disconnecting the battery cable.
- Before returning the vehicle to the customer, enter the anti-theft code for the radio, and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets, and set the clock. Do the engine control module (PCM) idle learn procedure.
- After reconnecting the battery negative cable, do the power window control unit resetting procedure.