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Activating Air Bag System (MDX)

NOTE: To reconnect front SRS connector, 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 lock connector.
  1. Ensure ignition is OFF and negative battery cable is disconnected for at least 3 minutes. Connect 4-pin driver's air bag module connector to cable reel connector. Install access panel under steering wheel.
  2. Connect 4-pin passenger's air bag module connector to SRS harness connector. Install glove box. Connect both front seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connectors to SRS main harness. Install trim panels. Connect driver's and passenger's side impact air bag module 2-pin connectors under seats.
  3. Ensure ignition is off. Connect negative battery cable. Ensure air bag system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Reset radio anti-theft code and preset radio frequencies. The idle learn procedure must be performed so the PCM can learn engine idle characteristics. To perform idle learn procedure, go to next step. Power window control unit AUTO operation must be reset. To reset power window control unit, go to step  5.
    4. NOTE: If radiator cooling fan comes on, add the time the cooling fan is on to the 5 minute adaptive idle learn time.
  4. Ensure all electrical loads (A/C, audio, rear defogger, lights, etc.) are turned off. Start engine, and hold it at 3000 RPM with no load (in Park or Neutral) until radiator fan comes on, or until engine coolant temperature reaches 194°F (90°C). Allow engine to idle for about 5 minutes with throttle fully closed and cooling fan not operating.
  5. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Turn ignition switch to ON (II) position. Lower driver's window all the way down by pushing driver's window switch to the second detent. When window reaches the bottom, hold driver's window switch in the DOWN position for 2 seconds. Raise driver's window all the way up without stopping by pulling driver's window switch to the second detent. When the window reaches the top, hold driver's window switch in the UP position for 2 seconds. If window does not work in AUTO, repeat power window control unit reset procedure.
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