Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 693

Fig. 13: Identifying Center Upper & Lower Pockets 
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2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Acura - Air Bag Restraint Systems

  

 

Fig. 14: Identifying Center Console 
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DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

Removal & Installation 

1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See 

DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove access 
panel from bottom of steering wheel. Disconnect air bag connector from cable reel connector. Remove 
Torx bolt covers. Using Torx T30 bit, remove and discard Torx bolts securing air bag module to steering 
wheel. See Fig. 15 . Remove air bag module.  

2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten NEW air bag module Torx bolts to specification. See 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under 
DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Acura - Air Bag Restraint Systems

  

 

Fig. 15: Identifying Driver-side Air Bag Module 
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FRONT IMPACT SENSORS 

Removal & Installation 

1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See 

DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove 
appropriate front inner fender panel. Disconnect engine compartment wire harness connector. See Fig. 
16 . Using T30 Torx bit, remove front impact sensor mounting screws. Remove front impact sensor.  

2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten front impact sensor mounting Torx screws to specification. 

WARNING:

Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. 
Disconnect driver-side air bag module, passenger-side air bag module 
and right and left seat belt pretensioners before disconnecting front 
impact sensor connector. Avoid turning ignition on and connecting 
battery.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Acura - Air Bag Restraint Systems

  

 

See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under 
DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.  

Fig. 16: Identifying Front Impact Sensor 
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HEADLINER 

Removal & Installation 

1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See 

DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove left and 
right front door opening weatherstrip as necessary. Remove left and right A-pillar trim panels.  

2. Using small screwdriver, pry off dome light lens, remove mounting screws and remove dome light. 

Remove left and right front seat belt shoulder anchor bolts. Remove bottom, then upper B-pillar trim 
panels. Remove left and right C-pillar trim panels.  

3. Using trim tool, release tabs on both sides of left sun visor cap, then turn and remove cap. Repeat for right 

sun visor cap. Using T25 Torx bit, remove left sun visor retaining screws. Remove sun visor from body 
and holder. Disconnect vanity mirror light connector. Using flat-blade screwdriver, push hook and turn 
holder 90 degrees, then pull out sun visor. Repeat for left sun visor.  

4. Remove roof console map light lenses, mounting bolts, disconnect harness connectors and remove roof 

console. Lower grab handle, pry out screw covers, remove screws and remove grab handles. Remove 
socket plug. See Fig. 17 . Remove front and rear door weatherstrip.  

5. Detach clip and release fasteners, then pull front portion of headliner down. With help of assistant, pull 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Acura - Air Bag Restraint Systems