Srs Unit Precautions; Inspection After Deployment - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Precautions/Procedures
SRS Unit Precautions
• Take extra care when painting or doing body work in
the area below the dashboard. Avoid direct exposure
of the SRS unit or wiring to heat guns, welding, or
spraying equipment.
• Disconnect the driver's/front passenger's airbag con-
nectors and seat belt tensioner connectors before
working below the dashboard near the SRS unit.
• After any degree of frontal body damage, or after a
collision without airbag deployment, inspect the SRS
unit for physical damage. If it is dented, cracked, or
deformed, replace it.
• Be sure the SRS unit is installed securely.
• Do not disassemble the SRS unit.
• Store the SRS unit in a cool (less than about
104'F/40'CI and dry (less than 80% humidity, no
moisture) place. Do not spill water or oil on the SRS
unit, and keep it away from dust.
• During installation or replacement, be careful not to
bump (impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area around
the SRS unit. The airbags could accidentally deploy
and cause damage or injury.
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Inspection After Deployment
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed,
replace the SRS unit, and inspect the following:
1. Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace, don't
repair, any damaged harnesses.
2. Inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any
damage, replace the cable reel.
3. After the vehicle is completely repaired, turn the
ignition switch on. If the SRS indicator light comes
on for about six seconds and then goes off, the SRS
system is OK. If the indicator light does not function
properly, go to SRS Troubleshooting.