Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 1486

sRs
OPDS Unit Replacement
NOTE: Review the seats replacement procedure in the
body section before performing repair or service.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnectthe passenger's side airbag harness 2p
connector (see step 4 on page 23-18).
3. Remove the passenger's seat assembly (see page
20-72) and seat-back cover (see page 2O-76).
4. Remove the cover (A), then disconnect the OPDS
unit harness 8P and sensor connectors from the
O P D S u n i t .
5. Remove the two screws (B) and OPDS unit (C).
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Installation
1. Place the new OPDS unit on the seat-back frame.
Tighten the two screws (A), and connect the OpDS
unit harness 8P and sensor connector to the OpDS
unit. Reinstall the cover,
2. Installthe seat-back cover (see page 20-76).
3. lnstall the seat assembly (see page 2O-j2), then
connect the side airbag harness 2P connector.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
5. Set the seat-back in the normal position. and make
sure there is nothing sitting on the front passenger,s
sear.
6. Initiallze the OPDS unit (see page 23-24).
7. After installing the OPDS unit. confirm proper
system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON l);
the SRS indicator should come on for about 6
seconds and then go off.