Honda Element. Manual - part 150

Fig. 292: Identifying ODS Unit 18P Connector, Sensor Connectors And ODS Unit 

5. Remove the two screws (D) and the ODS unit.  

INSTALLATION 

1. Place the new ODS unit (A) on the seat-back frame. Tighten the two screws (B), and connect the ODS 

unit harness 18P connector (C) and sensor connectors (D) to the ODS unit. 

Fig. 293: Identifying ODS Unit, ODS Unit Harness 18P Connector And Sensor Connectors 

2. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal.  

3. Install the seat assembly (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then connect the side 

airbag 2P connector.  

4. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.  

5. Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make sure there is nothing on the front passenger's seat. 

 

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6. Initialize the ODS unit (see ODS UNIT INITIALIZATION ).  

7. After installing the ODS unit, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS 

indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.  

FRONT IMPACT SENSOR REPLACEMENT 

REMOVAL 

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.  

2. Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (see step 2 on ), the front passenger's airbag 4P connector 

(see step 3 on ), both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors (see step 7 on ), and both seat belt buckle tensioner 
2P connectors (see step 8 on ).  

3. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

4. Remove the washer reservoir for the right side sensor (see WASHER RESERVOIR 

REPLACEMENT ).  

5. Disconnect the engine compartment wire harness 2P connector (A). Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the 

TORX bolts (B), then remove the front impact sensor (C). 

Fig. 294: Identifying Engine Compartment Wire Harness 2P Connector And Front Impact Sensor 
Torx Bolts 

INSTALLATION 

1. Install the new front impact sensor with new TORX bolts (A), then connect the engine compartment wire 

harness 2P connector (B) to the front impact sensor (C). 

 

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Fig. 295: Identifying Engine Compartment Wire Harness 2P Connector And Front Impact Sensor 

2. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.  

3. After installing the front impact sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON 

(II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.  

4. Reinstall all removed parts.  

DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT 

REMOVAL 

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.  

2. Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (see step 2 on ).  

3. Remove the driver's seat assembly (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

4. Disconnect the seat position sensor harness 2P connector (A) from the driver's seat position sensor. 

NOTE:

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Removal of the driver's seat position sensor must be performed according 
to the precautions/procedures described at the beginning of the SRS 
section (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ).  

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Do not turn the ignition switch ON (II), and do not connect the battery 
cable while removing the driver's seat position sensor.  

 

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Fig. 296: Identifying Seat Position Sensor Harness 2P Connector 

5. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the TORX bolt (B), then remove the driver's seat position sensor.  

INSTALLATION 

1. Install the new driver's seat position sensor with a TORX bolt (A), then connect the seat position sensor 

harness 2P connector to the driver's seat position sensor (B). 

Fig. 297: Identifying Driver's Seat Position Sensor Torx Bolt 

2. Install the driver's seat assembly (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 

NOTE:

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Be sure to install the harness so it is not pinched or interfere with other 
parts.  



Do not turn the ignition switch ON (II), and do not connect the battery 
cable while installing the driver's seat position sensor.  

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After installing the driver's seat position sensor, make sure it is clean. 
Keep it away from dust.  

 

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