Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair

SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment

NOTE:

^ If the harness is broken or damaged in the areas relevant to the replacement parts shown below, replace the harness, do not repair it.

^ Before doing any SRS repairs, check for DTCs with the HDS; refer to the appropriate Acura RLX Service Manual for the less obvious deployed components (front seat belt tensioners, front impact sensors, side impact sensors, etc.).

^ Do not replace the front passengers weight sensor unit unless it is physically damaged or a specific fault was found during DTC troubleshooting because it could complicate troubleshooting other DTCs (except Mexico model).

^ After a vehicle collision, do the front passengers weight sensor unit operation check; refer to the appropriate Acura RLX Service Manual (except Mexico model).

After a collision where the front airbag(s) deployed replace these items:

^ SRS unit

^ Deployed front airbag(s)

^ Front seat belt(s)

^ Front impact sensor(s)

^ Dashboard (deployed front passenger airbag)

After a collision where the drivers knee airbag deployed replace these items:

^ SRS unit

^ Deployed drivers knee airbag

^ Front seat belt(s)

^ Front impact sensor(s)

^ Driver dashboard lower cover

After a collision where the side airbag deployed replace the items for the side(s) that deployed:

^ SRS unit

^ Deployed side airbag(s)

^ Front seat belt(s)

^ Side impact sensor(s) (first)

^ Side impact sensor(s) (second)

^ Rear safing sensor

^ B-pillar lower trim

^ Seat frame and related parts

After a collision where the side curtain airbag deployed replace the items for the side(s) that deployed:

^ SRS unit

^ Deployed side curtain airbag(s)

^ Front seat belt(s)

^ Side impact sensor(s) (first)

^ Side impact sensor(s) (second)

^ Rear safing sensor

^ A-pillar trim

^ B-pillar upper trim

^ C-pillar trim

^ Front grab handle

^ Rear grab handle

^ All related trim clips

^ Sunvisor

^ Headliner

After a moderate to severe side or rear collision inspect for any damage on the side curtain airbag or other related components. Replace the components as needed.

During the repair process inspect these areas:

^ Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace, do not repair, any damaged harnesses.

^ Inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any damage, replace the cable reel; refer to the appropriate Acura RLX Service Manual.

After the vehicle is completely repaired turn the vehicle to the ON mode. If the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off the SRS is OK. If the indicator does not function properly use the HOS to check for the DTCs; refer to the appropriate Acura RLX Service Manual. If you cannot retrieve a code do the SRS Symptom Troubleshooting.