Precautions And Procedures - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

Precautions and Procedures

General Precautions
Please read the following precautions carefully before
performing airbag system service. Observe the
instructions described in this manual, or the airbags
could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.
• Except when 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
switch 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. 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 of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks
or deformation.
• Before removing any SRS parts (including
disconnection of connectors), always disconnect the
SRS connector.
• Use only a digital multimeter to check the system. If it
is not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output is 10
mA (0.01A) or less when switched to the lowest value
in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher output
could cause accidental deployment and possible
injury.
• Do not put objects on the front passenger's airbag.
• The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit.
Be sure to get the customer's radio and navigation
system codes and write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset stations before disconnecting the
battery cable.
• Before returning the vehicle to the customer, enter
the radio and navigation system codes, then enter the
customer's radio station presets, and set the clock.
Do the powertrain control module (PCM) idle learn
procedure (see page 11-202).
• After disconnecting the battery negative cable, do the
power window control unit resetting procedure (see
page 22-200).
Steering-related Precautions
Cable Reel Alignment
• Misalignment of the cable reel could cause an open in
the wiring, making the SRS system and the horn
inoperative. Center the cable reel whenever the
following is performed (see step 6 on page 23-379).
– Installation of the steering wheel
– Installation of the cable reel
– Installation of the steering column
– Other steering-related adjustment or installation
• Do not disassemble the cable reel.
• Do not apply grease to the cable reel.
• If the cable reel shows any signs of damage, replace
it with a new one. For example, it does not rotate
smoothly.
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