Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 1450

SRS Unit
Replacement
CAUTION:
• Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire har-
ness, disconnect the airbag connectors, seat belt ten-
sioner connectors and side airbag connectors.
• During installation or replacement, do not bump
(impact wrench, hammer etc.) the area near the SRS
unit.
• Do not damage the SRS unit terminals or connec-
tors.
• Do not disassemble the SRS unit; it has no service-
able parts.
• Store the SRS unit in a clean, dry area.
• Do not use any SRS unit which has been subjected
to water damage or shows signs of being dropped or
improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or defor-
mation.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's pre-
set 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 connectors, seat belt tensioner
connectors and side airbag connectors.
Driver's Airbag:
• Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,
then disconnect the 2P connector between the driver's
airbag and cable reel (see page 24-33).
NOTE: When the disconnected, the airbag connector
is automatically shorted.
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 (see page 24-33).
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector is
automatically shorted.
Side Airbag ('99 - 01 Models):
• Disconnect the 2P connectors between the side airbag
and the SRS floor harness (see page 24-33).
NOTE: When disconnected, the side airbag connector
is automatically shorted.
Seat Belt Tensioner:
• Remove the left and right B-pillar trim panels (see
section 20).
• Disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connectors
from the left side wire harness (driver's side) and the
right side wire harness (front passenger's side) (see
page 24-33).
NOTE: When disconnected, the tensioner connector
is automatically shorted.
section 20).
4. Remove the radio panel assembly (see
then remove the bracket.
5. '96 - 98 Models: Disconnect the SRS main harness
18P connector from the SRS unit.
'99 - 01 Models: Disconnect the SRS main harness
18P connector and SRS floor harness 18P connector
from the SRS unit.
6. Remove the three Torx bolts from the SRS unit,
then pull out the SRS unit.
'96 - 98 Models
'99 - 01 Models
section 20),