Acura 3.5 RL, Manual

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Seat Belt Tensioner Handling and
Storage
Do not try to disassemble the seat belt tensioner assem-
bly. It has no serviceable parts. Once a seat belt tensioner
has been activated, it cannot be repaired or reused.
SEAT BELT TENSIONER
CONNECTOR
(With built-in short contact)
RETRACTOR
DRIVER'S SIDE: LEFT SIDE WIRE HARNESS 2P CONNECTOR
FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE: RIGHT SIDE WIRE HARNESS
2P CONNECTOR
• Store the removed seat belt tensioner assembly on a
secure flat surface away from any high heat source
(exceeding 212°F/100°C) and free of any oil, grease,
detergent or water.
• Follow these precautions below during removal of a
tensioner.
Before you remove the seat belt tensioner, discon-
nect the seat belt tensioner connectors (with built-
in short contact).
Use only the test equipment specified in the Elec-
trical section.
Do not disassemble the tensioner or allow any
impact to it.
For proper disposal see page 24-168 , 24-172 .
SRS Unit - '96 - 01 models and Side
Impact Sensor - '99 - 01 models
• Take extra care when painting or doing body work in
the area below the dashboard. Avoid direct exposure
of the SRS unit or wiring to heat guns, welding, or
spraying equipment.
• Disconnect the airbag or side airbag connector(s)
before disconnecting SRS harness connectors (see
page
24-31 , 24-32 ).
• After a collision in which the airbags were deployed,
replace the SRS unit. After a collision in which the
side airbag was deployed, replace the side impact
sensor on the side where the side airbag deployed
and SRS unit. After a collision in which the airbags or
the side airbags did not deploy, inspect for any dam-
age or any deformation on the SRS unit and the side
impact sensor. If there is any damage, replace the
SRS unit and/or the side impact sensor.
• Do not disassemble the SRS unit or the side impact
sensor.
• Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery
negative cable and wait at least 3 minutes before
beginning installation or replacement of the SRS unit,
and disconnect the connectors from the SRS unit.
• Be sure the SRS unit and side impact sensor are
installed securely.
• Do not spill water or oil on the SRS unit and side
impact sensor, and keep them away from dust.
• Store the SRS unit and side impact sensor in a cool
(less than 40°C/104°F) and dry (less than 80% relative
humidity, no moisture) area.
• Be careful not to bump or impact the SRS unit and
side impact sensor whenever the ignition switch is
ON (II) or within the first 3 minutes after the ignition
switch is turned OFF.
• During installation or replacement, be careful not to
bump (by impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area
around the SRS unit and side impact sensor. The
airbags and side airbags could accidentally deploy
and cause damage or injury.