Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 1361

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Spring-loaded Lock Connector
Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded
tocK.
Front Airbag Connectors:
Disconnecting
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve (A)
toward the stop (B) while holding the opposite half of
the connector. Then pullthe connector halves apart. Be
sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector.
Connecting
1. To reconnect. hold the pawl-side connector, and
press on the back of the sleeve-side connector in
the direction shown, As the 2 connector halves are
pressed together, the sleeve (A) is pushed back by
the pawl (C). Do not touch the sleeve,
When the connector halves are completely
connected, the pawl is released, and the spring-
loaded sleeve locks the connector.
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Side Airbag Connector:
Disconnecting
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve (A)
a n d t h e s l i d e r ( B ) w h i l e h o l d i n g t h e o p p o s i t e h a l f o f t h e
connector. Then pull the connector halves apart. Be
sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector half.
Connecting
Hold both connector halves, and press them firmly
together until the projection (C) of the sleeve-side
connector clicks.
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