Honda Element. Manual — part 93

Fig. 20: Identifying SRS Unit Connectors

Terminal numbers are shown from the wire side of the female terminals. Insert the short canceller(s) into the
cavities on the terminal side of the connector.

Fig. 21: Identifying SRS Unit Connector A (28P) Terminals

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Fig. 22: Identifying SRS Unit Connector C (28P) Terminals

SEATS WITH SIDE AIRBAGS

Seats with side airbags have a "SIDE AIRBAG" label on the seat-back.

Fig. 23: Identifying Side Airbag Tab

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When cleaning, use a damp cloth to clean the seat. Do not soak the seat with liquid, and do not spray
steam on the seat.

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Do not repair a torn or frayed seat-back cover. Replace the seat-back cover.

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After a collision where the side airbag was deployed, replace the side airbag and seat frame with new
parts. If the seat-back cushion is split, it must be replaced.

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Never put aftermarket accessories on the seat (covers, pads, seat heaters, lights, etc.).

DISCONNECTING SYSTEM CONNECTORS

Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before
beginning the following procedures.

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Before disconnecting the cable reel 4P connector (1), disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (2).

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Before disconnecting SRS unit connector B from the SRS unit, disconnect both seat belt tensioner 4P
connectors and both seat belt buckle tensioner 2P connectors (3, 4).

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Fig. 24: Identifying SRS Unit Connectors

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes.

Driver's Airbag

2. Remove the access panel (A) from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector

(B) from the cable reel.

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Fig. 25: Identifying Access Panel And Driver's Airbag 4P Connector

Front Passenger's Airbag

3. Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then disconnect the front

passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) from dashboard wire harness.

Fig. 26: Identifying Passenger's Airbag 4P Connector

Side Airbag

4. Disconnect the side airbag 2P connector (A) from the floor wire harness.

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