Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 1385

Driver's Airbag
Replacement
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed, the
airbags. the seat belt tensionsrs
(if
so equipped), and
the SRS unit must be replaced.
Store a removed airbag with the pad sur-
up. airbag is improperly stored face down.
accidental deployment could propel the unit with
enough force to cause serious injury.
CAUTION:
• Alwavs disconnect the drive,'s .Irbag connector
when the SRS main harness is disconnected.
• Do not disassemble or tamper
with
the airbag.
NOTE:
• Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle.
When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
• Carefully inspect the airbag before you install it. Do
not install an airbag that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks
or deformation.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at
least three minutes.
2. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,
then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv-
er's airbag and cable reel. When disconnected, the
airbag connector is automatically shorted.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
2P CONNECTOR
CABLE ReEL
2P CONNECTOR
ACCESS PANEL
3. Remove the two Torx bolts from the steering wheel,
and disconnect the horn connector. Remove the
driver's airbag.
TORX BOLTS
Use a Torx
no
bit.
DRIVER'S
AIRBAG
(cont'd)
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