Acura RL. Manual - part 172

Fig. 378: Identifying Steering Wheel Access Panel And Airbag 4P Connector 
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3. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the two TORX bolts (A). 

Fig. 379: Removing/Installing Torx Bolts Using TORX T30 Bit 
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4. Disconnect the horn switch connector (1P), then remove the driver's airbag (B).  

INSTALLATION 

1. Place the new driver's airbag (A) in the steering wheel, connect the horn switch connector (1P), then 

secure it with new TORX bolts (B). 

 

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Fig. 380: Identifying Driver's Airbag And NEW Torx Bolts With Torque Specifications 
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2. Connect the cable reel to the driver's airbag 4P connector (A), then install the access panel (B) on the 

steering wheel. 

Fig. 381: Identifying Steering Wheel Access Panel And Airbag 4P Connector 
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3. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.  

4. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation: 

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

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Make sure the horn button works.  

FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT 

REMOVAL 

NOTE:

If the front passenger's airbag has been deployed, refer to the installation of 
the front passenger's airbag after a collision where it deployed (see 

 

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

2. Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

3. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) from dashboard wire harness A. 

Fig. 382: Identifying Front Passenger's Airbag 4P Connector 
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4. Remove the front passenger's air conditioning duct (A). 

Fig. 383: Identifying Front Passenger's Air Conditioning Duct 
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5. Remove the mounting nuts (A) from the bracket. Remove the front passenger's airbag (B). 

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).

 

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Fig. 384: Identifying Mounting Nuts And Front Passenger's Airbag 
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INSTALLATION 

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

mounting nuts (B). 

Fig. 385: Identifying Front Passenger's Airbag And Fasteners With Torque Specifications 
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2. Connect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) to dashboard wire harness A, then reinstall the 

glove box. 

 

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