Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Service and Repair

CAUTION:

- All SRS wire harnesses are covered with yellow insulation. Before you disconnect any part of an SRS wire harness, connect the short connectors.
- Whenever the ignition switch is ON (II), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to bump the SRS unit the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries











- Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it Do not install any part that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation:
- Airbag assemblies
- Cable reel
- SRS unit


- Use only a, digital multimeter to check the system. If it's not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output is 10 mA (0.01 A) or less when switched to the smallest value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher output could damage the airbag circuit or cause accidental deployment and possible injury.


- Do not install used SRS parts from another car. When making SRS repairs, use only new parts.


- Except when performing electrical inspections, always disconnect both the negative cable and positive cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes before beginning work.


- Replacement of the combination light and wiper/washer switches and cruise control switch can be done without removing the steering wheel:



- Whenever the ignition switch is ON (II), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.


- Whenever the airbag has been activated, replace the SAS unit.


- The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before disconnecting the battery cables.

1. Remove the rear console.






2. Remove the front console panel.
3. Remove the stereo radio/cassette player.






4. Remove the switches from the instrument panel.



5. Remove the instrument panel.

If necessary, disconnect the air mix control cable from the heater unit.






6. Remove the four screws, and spread a protective cloth on the upper column cover.






7. Tilt the steering wheel down with the tilt adjustment lever.






8. Pry the gauge assembly out, and disconnect the connectors.






9. Carefully remove the gauge assembly.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.











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