Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 1359

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SRS Unit, Front Sensors and Side lmpact
Sensors
. Be careful notto bump or impactthe SRS unit, front
sensors or the side impact sensors whenever the
ignition switch is ON (ll), or for at least 3 minutes after
the ignition switch is turned OFF.
. D u r i n g i n s t a l l a t i o n o r r e p l a c e m e n t , b e c a r e f u l n o t t o
bump (by impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area
around the SRS unit, front sensors, and side impact
sensor. The airbags could accidentally deploy and
cause damage or injury.
After a collision in which any airbags or seat belt
tensioners were deployed, replace the SRS unit, front
sensors, and other related components (see page 23-
1 2 6 ) . A f t e r a c o l l i s i o n i n w h i c h a s i d e a i r b a g w a s
deployed, replace the side impact sensor on the
deployed side and the SRS unit. After a collision in
which the airbags or the side airbags did not deploy,
inspect for any damage or any deformation on the
SRS unit, front sensors, and the side impact sensors.
lf there is any damage, replace the SRS unit and/or
the side imDact sensors.
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. Do not disassemble the SRS unit. front sensors, or
the side impact sensors.
. Turn the ignition switch OFF. disconnect the battery
negative cable and wait at least 3 minutes before
beginning installation or replacement of the SRS unit,
or disconnecting the connectors from the SRS unit.
. Be sure the SRS unit. front sensors, and side impact
sensors are installed securely with the mounting
bolts torqued to 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
. D o n o t s p i l l w a t e r o r o i l o n t h e S R S u n i t o r t h e s i d e
impact sensors, and keep them away from dust,
. Store the SRS unit and the side impact sensors in a
cool (less than 104'F/40'C) and dry (less than 80 %
relative humiditv, no moisture) area.
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