Honda Prelude 1993 Service Manual page 1370

General Precautions
Airbag Handling and Storage
Do not try to disassemble the airbag assembly. lt has no
serviceable parts. Once an airbag has been operated
(deployed), it cannot be repaired or reused.
For temporary storage of the airbag assembly during
service, please observe the following precautions:
a Store the removed airbag assembly with the pad sur-
face uD.
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lf the airbag is improgerly stored face
d6ii,
accidental deployment could prop€l the unit
with enough folce to cause serious iniuly.
Store the removed airbag assembly on a secure Jlat
surface away from any high heat source (exceeding
212oF/'lOOoCl and free oJ any oil, grease. detergent
or water.
CAUTTON: lmproper handling or storag€ can intsr-
nally damage ths airbag assambly, making it
inoperativs.
lf you suspect the airbag assembly has b6€n damag-
ed, install a new unit and refer to the Dsploy-
ment/Disposal Proc€dules lor disposing of the
damaged airbag
a Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it.
Do not install any part that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents.
cracks or detormation:
- Airbag assembly (driver's and front passenger's).
- Dash sensors,
- Cable reel.
- SRS unit.
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. Use only a digital multimeter (KS-AHM-32-OO3)
to check the sYstem. Using an analog circuit tester
may cause an accidental deployment and possible
injury.
a Do not install used SRS parts Jrom another car'
When making SRS repairs, use only new parts'
a Exceot when performing electrical inspections,
always disconnect both the negative cable and
positive cable at the battery before beginning work'
a R e p l a c e m e n t o f t h e c o m b i n a t i o n l i g h t a n d
wiDer/washer switches and cruise control switch
can b€ done without removing the steering wheel:
- Combination light and wiper/washer switch
replacement (see Page 23-182).
- C.uise control switch replacement (see page
23-2741.
a When rsinstalling the SRS unit cover. be sure lt
snaps together ProperlY.
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