Acura RL. Manual - part 173

Fig. 386: Identifying Front Passenger's Airbag 4P Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.  

4. Connect the HDS and clear the DTCs.  

5. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the 

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

INSTALLATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG AFTER A COLLISION WHERE IT 
DEPLOYED 

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.  

2. Remove the dashboard assembly from the vehicle (see DASHBOARD REPLACEMENT ).  

3. Place the new front passenger's airbag (A) into the bracket. Torque the front passenger's airbag 

mounting nuts (B). 

NOTE:

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Be sure to install the front passenger's airbag so it does not 
interfere with other parts.  

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When you install the front passenger's airbag, be careful not to 
damage the bag.  

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Be sure to keep the new airbag clean and do not unfold or tamper 
with the cloth cover on the airbag. 

 

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4. Install the dashboard assembly into the vehicle (see DASHBOARD REPLACEMENT ).  

5. Connect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) to the dashboard wire harness A, then reinstall 

all removed parts. 

Fig. 388: Identifying Front Passenger's Airbag 4P Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.  

7. Connect the HDS and clear the DTCs.  

8. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the 

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

SIDE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT 

REMOVAL 

Fig. 387: Identifying Front Passenger's Airbag And Fasteners With 
Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

 

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1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.  

2. Disconnect the side airbag harness 2P connector (A). 

Fig. 389: Identifying Seat Side Airbag Harness 2P Connectors 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Remove the seat assembly (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and seat-back 

cover (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT ). 

Fig. 390: Identifying Side Airbag Fasteners 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Remove the mounting nuts (B) and the side airbag (C).  

INSTALLATION 

NOTE:

If you are replacing a deployed airbag, replace the reinforcing cloth rear 
hooks (A).

NOTE:

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If the side airbag lid is secured by a tape, remove the tape.  

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Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover.  

 

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1. Place the new side airbag on the seat-back frame (A). Torque the new side airbag mounting nuts (B). 

Fig. 391: Identifying Side Airbag Fasteners With Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER 

REPLACEMENT ). 

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

side airbag harness 2P connector.  

4. Move the front seat and the seat-back through their full ranges of movement, making sure the harness 

wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.  

5. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.  

6. Connect the HDS, and clear the DTCs (see CLEAR THE DTC MEMORY WITH THE HDS ).  

7. After installing the side airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the 

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

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG REPLACEMENT 

REMOVAL 



Use new mounting nuts tightened to the specified torque.  



Make sure that the seat-back cover is installed properly. Improper 
installation may prevent proper deployment.  



Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are not pinched or 
interfering with other parts.  

NOTE:

If you are replacing a deployed airbag, replace the reinforcing cloth rear 
hooks (C).

NOTE:



Review the interior trim replacement procedure in the body section 
before doing repair or service (see C-PILLAR TRIM ).  

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Removal of the side curtain airbag must be done according to 
Precautions and Procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ). 

 

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