Precautions And Procedures; Steering-Related Plecautions; Cable Reel Alignment - Honda EP3 Service Manual

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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 pans 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 pans 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 the
disconnection of connectors), always disconnect the
SRS connector.
. Use only a digital multimeter to check the system. lf it
is not a Honda multimeter, make sure its outout 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 code 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 code. then enter the customer's radio
station presets, and set the clock. Do the engine
control module (ECM) idle learn procedure (see page
1 1 - 1 3 9 ) .
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Steering-related Plecautions
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
t h e w i r i n g , m a k i n g t h e S R S s y s t e m a n d t h e h o r n s
inoperative. Center the cable reel whenever the
following is performed (see step 6 on page 23-121).
- Installation of the steering wheel
- Installation of the cable reel
- I n s t a l l a t i o n o f t h e s t e e r i n g c o l u m n
- Other steering-related adjustment or installation
. Do not disassemble 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.