Side Airbag Replacement - Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual

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Side Airbag Replacement
NOTE: Review the seats replacement procedure in the
body section (see page 20-72) before performing repair
or service.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work
2 . D i s c o n n e c t t h e s i d e a i r b a g h a r n e s s 2 P
connector (A).
Remove the seat assembly (see page 20-72J and
seat-back cover (see page 20-76).
R e m o v e t h e m o u n t i n g n u t ( A ) a n d t h e s i d e
a i r b a g ( B ) .
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lnstallation
NOTE:
. lf the side airbag lid is secured by a tape, remove the
t a p e .
. Do not open the lid ofthe side airbag cover.
. Use new mounting nuts tightened to the specified
I O r q u e .
. lvlake sure that the seat-back cover is installed
properly. lmproper installation may prevent proper
deployment.
. Be sure to installthe harness wires so that they are
not pinched or interfering with other parts.
1. Place the new side airbag on the seat-back frame
(A). Tighten the side airbag mounting nuts (B).
B
9 . 8 N m
(1.0 kgf.m,
7.2 tbf.ft)
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4 .
Installthe seat-back cover (see page 20-76).
Installthe seat assembly (see page 20-72), then
connect the side airbag harness 2P connector'
Move the seat cushion and the seat-back through
their full ranges of movement, making sure the
harness wires are not pinched or interfering with
other parts.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
After installing the side airbag. confirm proper
system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (ll);
t h e S R S i n d i c a t o r s h o u l d c o m e o n f o r a b o u t 6
seconds and then go off.
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