Activating Air Bag System (Accord)

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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.

Ensure ignition is OFF and negative battery cable is disconnected for at least 3 minutes. Connect 4-pin driver-side air bag connector. Install access panel under steering wheel. Connect 4-pin passenger air bag connector. Install glove box.
Connect driver and passenger side impact air bag module 2-pin connectors under seats. Connect both front seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connectors to SRS main harness. Install trim panels.
Reconnect negative battery cable. Check SRS indicator light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Reprogram radio frequencies.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Air Bag Spring-Loaded Locking Connector (Honda)

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Side Air Bag Spring-Loaded Locking Connector (Honda)

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Fig 3: Disabling Driver Air Bag (Honda)

Fig 4: Disabling Passenger Air Bag (Accord)

Fig 5: Disabling Side Air Bags (Accord Shown; Civic, Civic Si, CR-V & Odyssey Are Similar)