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Acura RL. Manual - part 174

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

2. Remove the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

3. Remove the AM/FM main antenna amplifier/AM/FM subantenna amplifier (see AUDIO REMOTE

SWITCH TEST ).

4. Disconnect the left or right side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the side curtain airbag.

Fig. 392: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Wire Harness 2P Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

5. Remove the mounting bolts (A) from the bracket.

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The side curtain airbag system consists of many components. When
the side curtain airbag has been deployed, go to COMPONENT
REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT , and replace all of
the parts listed.

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Fig. 393: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Bracket Mounting Fasteners
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

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

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If the airbag is frayed, or has any other visible damage, replace it. Do
not attempt to repair an airbag.

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When you install the airbag, make sure it is not twisted, and not caught

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1. Place the new side curtain airbag assembly on the side of the roof. Tighten the side curtain airbag

mounting bolts (A).

Fig. 394: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Bracket Mounting Fasteners With Torque
Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Connect the left or right side wire harness 2P connector (A) to the side curtain airbag.

between the inflator bracket by the bracket bolts.

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Make sure that the side curtain airbag inflator retainer is installed
properly, otherwise the airbag could incorrectly deploy and cause
damage or injuries.

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Fig. 395: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag And Wire Harness 2P Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

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

5. After installing the side curtain 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.

6. Install all removed parts.

7. Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap (see DTC B2-2X, B2-8X, B2-9X, B2-BX ("X" CAN

BE 0 THRU 9 OR A THRU F): INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE REAR SAFING SENSOR ).

AIRBAG AND TENSIONER DISPOSAL

Special Tools Required

Deployment tool 07HAZ-SG00500

Before scrapping any airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, or seat belt tensioners (including those in a
whole vehicle to be scrapped), the part(s) must be deployed. If the vehicle is still within the warranty period,
the Acura District Parts and Service Manager must give approval and/or special instruction before deploying
the part(s). Only after the part(s) have been deployed (as the result of vehicle collision, for example), can
they be scrapped. If the parts appear intact (not deployed), treat them with extreme caution. Follow this
procedure.

DEPLOYING AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE

If an SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, and seat
belt tensioners should be deployed while still in the vehicle. These parts should not be considered as

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