Spring-Loaded Lock Connectors With Built-In Short Contact; Seats With Side Airbags ('99-04 Models) - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Precautions/Procedures
Spring-loaded Lock Connector with
Built-in Short Contact
Both frontal airbags, the side airbags (if so equipped),
and the seat belt tensioners have a spring-loaded lock
connector with a built-in short contact. When this con-
nector is disconnected, the power terminal and the
ground terminal in the airbag connector are automati-
cally shorted.
Seats with Side Airbags -
'99 - 01 Models
• Seats with side airbags have a tag attached to the
seat-back. Because the component parts (seat-back
cover, cushion, etc.) of seats with and without airbags
are different, make sure you install only the correct
replacement parts.
• When cleaning, do not saturate the seat with liquid,
and do not spray steam on the seat.
• Do not repair torn or frayed seat-back covers. Replace
the seat-back cover.
• After a collision in which the side airbag was
deployed, replace the seat-back cover and the side
airbag with new parts. If the seat-back cushion is
split, it must be replaced. If the seat-back frame is
deformed, it must be replaced. If you are not sure if
the seat-back frame is deformed, check the side
airbag upper mount base as shown below. If the dis-
tance "a" is more than 24 mm, replace the seat-back
frame.