Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 1389

Cable Reel
Replacement
Store a removed airbag with the pad sur-
face up. tf the airbag is improperly stored face down.
acc;dental deployment could propel the unit with
enough force to cause serious injury.
CAUTION:
• Always disconnect the airbag connector when the
SRS main harness is disconnected.
• Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag.
NOTE: Carefully inspect the airbag before installing 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 cab le from the battery, and wait at
least three minutes.
2. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel.
then disconnect the 2P connector betwee n the driv-
er's airbag and cable reel.
DRIVER'S
AIRBAG
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
2P CONNECTOR
ACCESS PANEL
3. Make sure the wheels are aligned straight ahead.
4. Remove the two T orx bolts from the steering wheel,
and disconnect the horn connector. Remove the
driver's airbag.
TORX BOLTS
Ule a Torx T30 bit.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
KNEE BOLSTER
1'98 - 00 modals}
DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER
5. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (and
the knee bolster).
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