Air Bag Disarming and Arming

Precautions and Procedures

General Precautions

Please read the following precautions carefully before performing airbag system service. Observe the if the instructions described in this manual are not properly followed, or the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.

- Except when performing electrical inspections, always turn the ignition switch OFF, ground the SCS line with the HDS to take the PCM out of active status, disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

NOTE: The SRS memory of codes 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 riot 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 ohm meter 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 has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's radio and navigation system codes and write down the frequencies for the audio presets before disconnecting the negative cable from the battery.
- Before returning the vehicle to the customer, enter the radio and navigation system codes, then enter the audio presets, and set the clock.
- After disconnecting the negative cable from the battery, do the power window control unit reset procedure.