Recall - Passenger Air Bag Replacement: Overview

02-049

August 2, 2002

Applies To:
2001 Insight - From VIN JHMZE14..1T002365 thru JHMZE14..1T003039

Safety Recall: 2001 Insight Passenger's Airbag

BACKGROUND

During the manufacturing process, some passenger's airbags were not welded properly. As a result, the affected airbags may not deploy in a collision, increasing the risk of injury to a front seat passenger.

Only a small number of vehicles in the listed VIN range are affected by this campaign. Before beginning work, verify that the vehicle is eligible by checking at least one of the following.

^ The customer has a notification letter.

^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.

^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN Status Inquiry with the Interactive Network.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is shown in this service bulletin.

Some affected vehicles may be in your used vehicle inventory. According to Federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the passenger's airbag. Do not deploy the removed airbag.

PARTS INFORMATION

Passenger's Airbag Assembly:
P/N 06780-S3Y-A80ZA, H/C 6339402

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation Number: 754102

Flat Rate Time: 0.5 hour

Failed Part: P/N 06780-S3Y-A80ZA
H/C 6339402

Defect Code: 5SR

Contention Code: L62

Template ID: 02-049A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the radio station presets.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

3. Remove the glove box (see page 20-53 of the 2000 Insight Service Manual).





4. Remove the passenger's airbag 2P connector from the connector holder, then disconnect the connector.





5. Remove the three mounting nuts.

6. Cover the dashboard with a cloth, then carefully pry with a screwdriver to lift the airbag out of the dashboard.

NOTE:
The airbag lid has pawls on its side that attach it to the dashboard.

7. Place the new airbag into the dashboard. Torque the mounting nuts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).

8. Connect the 2P connector, then attach the connector to the connector holder.

9. Install the glove box.

10. Connect the negative cable to the battery.

11. Confirm that the SRS works properly: When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off. If the indicator doesn't come on, or stays on, refer to section 23 of the service manual for troubleshooting information.

12. Enter the radio anti-theft code and the radio station presets. Set the clock.





13. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.

14. Do not deploy the old airbag; pack it in the box that the new airbag came in.

NOTE:
The old airbag is considered hazardous material for shipping purposes. Refer to Section 8 of the Honda Service Operations Manual for instructions on proper handling.

15. Ship the undeployed airbag, freight prepaid, to

Warranty Parts Inspection
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
24500 Honda Parkway
Marysville, OH 43040
Fed Ex Account 1312-2690-0





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