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

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 2-pin connector between driver air bag and cable reel. See Figure and Figure . When disconnected, air bag connector half power and ground terminals are automatically shorted together.
Remove glove box. Disconnect 2-pin connector between passenger air bag and SRS main harness. See Figure and Figure, Figure, Figure or Figure . When disconnected, air bag connector half power and ground terminals are automatically shorted together.
On CR-V and Odyssey, slide front seats fully forward. Remove left and right "B" pillar lower trim panels. Unplug 2-pin connector between both front seat belt pretensioners and SRS main harness. See Figure. On S2000, remove roll bar upper trim. Unplug 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.

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.