Driver's Airbag Replacement: Installation

NOTE: If you are replacing a deployed driver's airbag, inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any damage, replace the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ).

Place the driver's airbag (A) in the steering wheel, and tighten the new TORX bolts (B) to the specified torque, using a TORX T30 bit.
NOTE: Make sure the clearance (C) between the steering wheel and horn pad is the specified value.

Fig 1: Driver's Airbag, Torx Bolts And Clearance Between Steering Wheel And Horn Pad With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Connect the driver's airbag 4P connector (A) and horn switch 1P connector (B), then install the access panel (C) on the steering wheel.

Fig 2: Identifying Driver's Airbag 4P Connector, Horn Switch 1P Connector And Access Panel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
Clear any DTCs with the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).
After installing the driver's airbag, confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
- Make sure the horn works properly.