Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 1337

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SRS Unit Precautions
Take extra care when painting or doing body work in
the area below the dashboard. Avoid direct exposure
o f t h e S R S u n i t o r w i r i n g t o h e a t g u n s , w e l d i n g , o r
spraying equipment.
D i s c o n n e c t t h e a i r b a g c o n n e c t o r ( s ) b e f o r e d i s c o n -
necting SRS harness connectors (see page 24-11l,.
After any degree of frontal body damage, or after a
collision without airbag deployment, inspect the SRS
unit for physical damage. lf it is dented, cracked, or
deformed, reDlace it.
Be sure the SRS unit is installed securely.
Do not disassemble the SRS unit.
Store the SRS unit in a cool (less than about '104.F/
40'C) and dry (less than 80% humidity, no moisture)
place. Do not spill water or oil on the SRS unit, and
keep it away from dust.
During installation or replacement, be careful not to
bump (impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area around
the SRS unit. The airbag(s) could accidentally deploy
and cause damage or injury.
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lnspection After Deployment
A f t e r a c o l l i s i o n i n w h i c h t h e a i r b a g ( s ) w a s ( w e r e )
deployed, replace the SRS unit, and inspect the following:
l. Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. ReDlace, don't
repair, any damaged harnesses.
2. Inspect the cable reel for heat damage. lf there is any
damage, replace the cable reel.
3 . A f t e r t h e v e h i c l e i s c o m p l e t e l y r e p a i r e d , t u r n t h e
ignition switch on, lf the SRS indicator light comes
on for about six seconds and then goes off. the SRS
system is OK. lf the indicator light does not function
properly, go to SRS Troubleshooting.