Disabling Air Bag System (CR-V, Insight, Odyssey & S2000)

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Obtain radio anti-theft code from vehicle owner and write down preset radio frequencies. Ensure ignition is OFF. Disconnect negative battery cable and then positive battery cable. WAIT at least 3 minutes.
Remove access panel from under steering wheel. Disconnect connector between driver's air bag and cable reel. See Figure and Figure . When disconnected, air bag connector half power and ground terminals are automatically shorted together.
On CR-V, remove small access panel located above center of glove box. Disconnect 4-pin connector between passenger's air bag and SRS main harness. On Odyssey, remove glove box and disconnect 4-pin connector between passenger's air bag and SRS main harness (located on lower left of opening). On Insight and S2000, remove glove box. Disconnect 2-pin connector between passenger's air bag and SRS main harness. See Figure and Figure . When disconnected, air bag connector half power and ground terminals are automatically shorted together.
On CR-V and Odyssey, disconnect side air bag module 2-pin connectors for driver's and passenger's side impact air bag modules. On driver's side, connector is near front, lower left corner under seat. On passenger's side, connector is near front, lower right corner under seat. See Figure.
On CR-V, Insight and Odyssey, slide front seats fully forward. Remove left and right "B" pillar lower trim panels. Disconnect 2-pin connector between both front seat belt pretensioners and SRS main harness. See Figure. On S2000, remove roll bar upper trim panel. Disconnect 2-pin connector between both front seat belt pretensioners and SRS main harness. See Figure. When disconnected, seat belt pretensioner connector power and ground terminals are automatically shorted together.
On CR-V, disconnect 2-pin connector between both front seat belt buckle tensioners and SRS main harness. Connectors are near front, center of seat. See Figure.

NOTE: To reconnect front SRS connectors, push sleeve-side connector half toward pawl-side connector half without touching sleeve. As connector halves are pressed together, pawl will push sleeve back. When connector halves are completely connected, pawl will release spring-loaded sleeve and connector will lock.