Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 695

Fig. 19: Identifying OPDS Unit 
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PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

Removal & Installation (Without Deployment) 

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

DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove glove box 
striker bracket and A/C duct. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector from dashboard wire 
harness connector. See Fig. 20 . Disconnect instrument panel lower panel. Remove passenger-side air bag 
module mounting bolts and nuts from bracket, then remove air bag module.  

2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten passenger-side air bag mounting bolts and nuts to 

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

Removal & Installation (After Deployment) 

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

 

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DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove instrument 
panel. See INSTRUMENT PANEL .  

2. Remove gauge control module. Remove audio-HVAC-display module. Remove both side vents. Remove 

left and right tweeter speakers and sun light sensor. Remove glove box striker. Remove screws and 
passenger's A/C duct.  

3. Remove passenger-side air bag module mounting bolts and nuts from bracket, then remove air bag 

module. See Fig. 20 . Remove screws and separate upper instrument panel from lower instrument panel. 
See Fig. 21 .  

4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Remove anti-contamination cover from NEW upper instrument 

panel and install NEW passenger-side air bag module. Tighten passenger-side air bag mounting bolts and 
nuts in sequence to specification. See Fig. 22 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag 
system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.  

Fig. 20: Identifying Passenger-side Air Bag Module 
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Fig. 21: Identifying Upper Instrument Panel Screw Locations 
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Fig. 22: Passenger-side Air Bag Module Tightening Sequence 
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REAR IMPACT SENSORS (AFTER DEPLOYMENT) 

Removal & Installation 

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

DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect 
appropriate side curtain air bag module connector. See SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES .  

2. Disconnect rear impact sensor from side curtain air bag subharness. Using T30 Torx bit, remove 

mounting screws and rear impact sensor. See Fig. 23 .  

3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten rear impact sensor mounting screws 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