Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 1404

Precautions/Procedures
Disconnecting the Airbag Connectors, Side Airbag Connectors, and Seat
Belt Tensioner Connectors '99 - 01 Models
Before removing a front airbag, side airbag or other SRS related devices (the SRS unit, the cable reel, the side impact sen-
sors and the seat belt tensioner connector), disconnecting connectors from related devices, or removing the dashboard or
the steering column, disconnect the airbag connectors or the side airbag connectors to prevent accidental deployment.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before begin-
ning the following procedures.
• Before disconnecting the SRS main harness 18P connector (A) from the SRS unit, disconnect driver's airbag 2P connec-
tor (C) and front passenger's airbag 4P connector (D).
• Before disconnecting the SRS floor harness 18P connector (E) from the SRS unit, disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P
connectors (G, I), both side airbag 2P connectors (J, K).
• Before disconnecting the cable reel 2P connector (B), disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector (C).
• Before disconnecting the left side wire harness 2P connector (F), disconnect the driver's seat belt tensioner 2P connec-
tor (G).
• Before disconnecting the right side wire harness 2P connector (H), disconnect the front passenger's seat belt tensioner
2P connector (I).
Refer to page 24-33 for the disconnect the connector(s).