Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 690

SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

COMPUTER RELEARN

Idle Relearn

Ensure sure all electrical accessories (A/C, audio, rear defogger, lights, etc.) are off. Using HDS tester or HDS,
perform PCM RESET in the CLEAR MENU. Turn ignition switch to ON position and wait 2 seconds. Start
engine and hold at 3000 RPM (in Park or Neutral with no load) until radiator fan comes on, or until engine
temperature reaches 194°F (90°C ). Let engine idle for about 5 minutes, with throttle fully closed. If radiator fan
comes on, do not include its running time in the 5 minutes.

Window Control Unit Relearn

Turn ignition off. Turn ignition on. Push driver's window switch down to second detent to fully lower window.
When window reaches bottom position, continue to depress switch for 2 seconds, then release switch. Pull
driver's window switch up to second detent to fully raise window. When window reaches top position, continue
to pull switch for 2 seconds, then release switch. If window does not operate in AUTO position, repeat
procedure.

DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Before scrapping air bags or seat belt pretensioners, including those installed in vehicle to be scrapped, they
must be deployed. Treat undeployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners with extreme care. Wear safety glasses
and gloves when handling deployed them. Wash hands and rinse well with water after handling deployed air
bag assemblies and seat belt pretensioners.

If vehicle is still within warranty period, contact manufacturer for disposal instructions before deploying air
bags.

AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

On-vehicle

1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disconnect negative battery cable and

wait at least 3 minutes. Ensure each air bag and pretensioner is securely mounted. Ensure proper
operation of Deployment Tool (07HAZ-SG00500) by connecting a 12-volt battery per instructions
supplied with tool.

WARNING:

Air bag assemblies become very hot when deployed. Personal injury may
result. Wait at least 30 minutes before handling deployed air bag
assemblies.
Flying debris is possible. Personal injury may result. Ensure air bag
assemblies are securely mounted to vehicle.

NOTE:

If vehicle is to be scrapped, deploy air bags and pretensioners on vehicle.

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2004 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Acura - Air Bag Restraint Systems

2. To deploy driver-side air bag, remove access panel from bottom of steering wheel and disconnect driver-

side air bag connector from cable reel connector. See Fig. 4 . To deploy passenger-side air bag, remove
glove box and disconnect passenger-side air bag connector from dashboard wire harness. See Fig. 5 .

3. To deploy side air bag, disconnect side air bag connector from SRS floor harness. See Fig. 6 . To deploy

side curtain air bag, remove headliner and disconnect side curtain air bag module connector from roof
wire harness. See Fig. 7 .

4. To deploy seat belt pretensioner, remove B-pillar trim panel and disconnect seat belt pretensioner

connector. See Fig. 8 . Pull seat belt webbing out all the way and cut it off.

5.

To deploy air bags and seat belt pretensioners, cut off air bag connector and strip back 1" (25 mm) of
insulation from wire ends. Connect Yellow alligator clips of deployment tool to uninsulated wire ends.
Place deployment tool at least 30 feet (10 m) feet away from air bag.

6. Connect 12-volt battery to deployment tool. If Red light on deployment tool comes on, go to next step. If

Green light on deployment tool comes on, ignitor circuit is faulty. See DAMAGED AIR BAG
SPECIAL PROCEDURE .

7. Stand at least 30 feet (10 m) away from air bag. Push deployment switch, being prepared for rapid

inflation of air bag and loud noise. If air bag and seat belt pretensioner deploys, wait 30 minutes to allow
air bag to cool before removing and disposing of complete air bag module. Place in a sturdy plastic bag
and seal securely.

8. If air bag or seat belt pretensioner does not deploy, ignitor circuit is faulty. See DAMAGED AIR BAG

SPECIAL PROCEDURE .

NOTE:

Driver-side and passenger-side air bags have 4 wires each, 2 Yellow and 2
Red. Twist each pair of unlike colored wires together then connect
alligator clip to each pair.

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2004 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Acura - Air Bag Restraint Systems

Fig. 4: Identifying Upper Cable Reel Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Acura - Air Bag Restraint Systems

Fig. 5: Identifying Passenger-side Air Bag Module Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Acura - Air Bag Restraint Systems