Driver's Airbag Replacement: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If you are replacing a deployed airbag, inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any damage, replace the cable reel.

Place the driver's airbag (A) in the steering wheel, and secure it with new TORX bolts (B), using a TORX T30 bit.

Fig 1: Driver's Airbag And TORX Bolts With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Connect the driver's airbag 4P connector (A) to the cable reel 4P connector and horn switch 1P connector (B), then install the access panel (C) on the steering wheel.

Fig 2: Identifying Driver's Airbag 4P Connector, Horn Switch 1P Connector And Access Panel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ).
Clear any DTCs with the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).
After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
- Make sure the horn works properly.
- Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.