Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 1429

Airbag
Replacement
Store a removed airbag with the pad sur-
face up. If the airbag is improperly stored face down,
accidental deployment could propel the unit with
enough force to cause serious injury.
CAUTION:
• 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.
• Always disconnect the airbag connector(s) when the
harness is disconnected.
• Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at
least 3 minutes.
3. Disconnect the airbag connector(s):
Driver's Airbag:
• Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,
then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv-
er's airbag and cable reel.
'96 - 98 Models
Front Passenger's Airbag:
• Remove the glove box (see
• Disconnect the 2P ('96 - 98 Models) or 4P ('99 - 01
Models) connector between the front passenger's
airbag and SRS main harness.
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector is
automatically shorted.
section 20).