Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair

Improper Handling Of Airbag Assembly:

- 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:

- Airbag assemblies
- Cable reel
- SRS unit

- 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, 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 injury.
- 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.