Honda Element. Manual — part 91

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Store the removed airbag with the pad surface up. Never put anything on the airbag.

Fig. 4: Identifying Airbag Position

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To prevent damage to the airbag, keep it away from any oil, grease, detergent, or water.

Fig. 5: Precaution For Preventing Damage Of Airbag From Oil, Grease Or Water

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Store the removed airbag on a secure, flat surface away from any high heat source (exceeding 200°F/93°
C).

Fig. 6: Precaution For Store Removed Airbag Flat Surface Away From High Heat Source

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Never perform electrical inspections to the airbags, such as measuring resistance.

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Do not position yourself in front of the airbag during removal, inspection, or replacement.

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Fig. 7: Precaution For Inspecting Airbag

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For proper disposal of a damaged airbag, refer to airbag disposal (see AIRBAG AND TENSIONER
DISPOSAL ).

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The side curtain airbag inflator assembly is a long, jointed part containing an inflator (A), a flexible bag
(B), and brackets (C).

Fig. 8: Identifying Inflator, Flexible Bag And Brackets

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When removing or installing the side curtain airbag inflator assembly, never handle the flexible bag (B).

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When installing the side curtain airbag rear tether straps (A), make sure the straps are not twisted, and
there are no tubes, hoses, or harnesses routed over the straps. Otherwise, the airbag may not deploy
properly.

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Fig. 9: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Rear Tether Straps

SRS Unit, Impact Sensors, Driver's Seat Position Sensor, Front Passenger's Weight Sensors, Roll Rate
Sensor, and Rear Safing Sensor

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Be careful not to bump or impact the SRS unit, front impact sensors, side impact sensors, roll rate sensor,
or rear safing sensor whenever the ignition switch is ON (II), or for at least 3 minutes after the ignition
switch is turned OFF.

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During installation or replacement, be careful not to bump (by impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area
around the SRS unit, front impact sensors, or the side impact sensors, roll rate sensor, or rear safing
sensor. The airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injury.

Fig. 10: Precaution For Bump Area Around SRS Unit

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After a collision where a front airbag, a side airbag, a side curtain airbag, a seat belt buckle tensioner, or a
seat belt tensioner deployed, go to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment (see
COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ). After a collision where
the airbags or the side airbags did not deploy, inspect for any damage or any deformation on the SRS unit,
front impact sensors, rear safing sensor, roll rate sensor, and side impact sensors. Replace all damaged
parts.

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Fig. 11: Precaution For Inspecting Damage Or Deformation On SRS Unit

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Do not disassemble the SRS unit, front impact sensors, side impact sensors, driver's seat position sensor,
roll rate sensor, rear safing sensor, or front passenger's weight sensors.

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Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the negative cable from the battery and wait at least 3 minutes
before beginning installation or replacement of the SRS unit, or disconnecting the connectors from the
SRS unit.

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Be sure the SRS unit, front impact sensors, and side impact sensors are installed securely with the
mounting bolts torqued to 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft).

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Do not spill water or oil on the SRS unit or the side impact sensors, and keep them away from dust.

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Store the SRS unit, front impact sensors, and side impact sensors in a cool (less than 104°F/40°C) and dry
(less than 80 % relative humidity, no moisture) area.

WIRING PRECAUTIONS

Some of the SRS wiring can be identified by special yellow outer covering, and the SRS connectors can be
identified by their yellow color. Observe the instructions.

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Never attempt to modify, splice, or repair SRS wiring. If there is an open or damage in SRS wiring,
replace the harness.

Fig. 12: Precaution For Repairing SRS Wiring

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Be sure to install the harness wires so they do not get pinched or interfere with other parts.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 RESTRAINTS SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) - Element