Srs - Precautions And Procedures; Steering-Related Precautions; Cable Reel Alignment - Honda S2000 Service Manual

sRs
Precautions and Procedures
General Precautions
Read the following precautions carefully before
performing airbag system service. Observe the
instructions described in this manual, or the airbags
c o u l d a c c i d e n t a l l y d e p l o y a n d c a u s e d a m a g e o r i n j u r i e s .
. Exceptwhen performing electrical inspections,
always turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the
negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3
minutes before beginning work.
NOTE: The memory is not erased even if the ignition
swiich is turned OFF or the battery cables are
disconnected from the battery.
. Use replacement parts which are manufactured to the
same standards and quality as the original parts. Do
not install used SRS parts from another vehicle. Use
only new parts when making SRS repairs.
. Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it.
Do not install any part that shows signs ot being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks,
or deformation.
Before removing any of the SRS parts (including
disconnection of the connectors), always disconnect
the SRS connector.
23-10
. Use only a digital multimeter to check the system lf it
is not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output is 10
mA {0.01 A) or less when switched to the lowest value
in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher output
could cause accidental deployment and possible
i n j u r y .
. Do not put objects on the passenger's airbag.
. The original radio has a coded theft protectlon circuit.
Be sure to get the customer's radio code and write
down the frequencies for the radio preset stations
before disconnecting the battery cable.
. Before returning the vehicle to the customer, enter
the customer's radio code, and radio station preset,
and set the clock.
Steering-related Precautions
Cable Reel Alignment
. M i s a l i g n m e n t o f t h e c a b l e r e e l c o u l d c a u s e a n o p e n i n
the wiring, making the SRS system and the horn
inoperative. Center the cable reel whenever the
following is performed (see step 6 on page 23-73).
- Installation ofthe steering wheel
- Installation of the cable reel
- Installation ofthe steering column
- Other steering-related adjustment or installation
. Do not dlsassemble the cable reel.
. Do not apply grease to the cable reel.
. lf the cable reel shows any signs of damage or
contamination, replace it with a new one. For
example, it does not rotate smoothly.