Recall - Driver Side Air Bag Protector Installation: Overview
04-072March 1, 2005
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: Driver's Airbag
(Supersedes preliminary service bulletin 04-072, dated December 3, 2004)
Updated information is shown by asterisks and black bars.
BACKGROUND
In NHTSA R&D testing that subjects vehicles to conditions more severe than current crash-test standards, a 2004 Accord experienced a tear in the driver's airbag during deployment. Even though the Accord complies with all current requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," Honda is conducting a recall to resolve NHTSA's concerns and minimize any potential risk to motor vehicle safety.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2004 Accord L4 4-door: ALL
2005 Accord L4 4-door:
Before beginning work, verify that the vehicle is eligible by checking at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on an iN VIN status inquiry.
In addition to these verification items, check for a punch mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this safety recall campaign has already been completed.
Some vehicles affected by this recall may be in your new or used vehicle inventory. According to Federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this recall. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install an airbag protector between the driver's airbag and the airbag cover.
PARTS INFORMATION
Driver's Airbag Protector Kit:
(Contains one protector and two T-30 Torx bolts)
P/N 04770-SDA-308, H/C 7965973
*TOOL INFORMATION
3/8-in Fastener Extractor: Model No. BET712
NOTE:
This tool is available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program. Phone lines are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m CT.*
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 752106
Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour
Failed Part: P/N 90170-SHJ-A00
H/C 7734379
Defect Code: 5FG00
Symptom Code: P5400
Template ID: 04-072A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
^ Before doing any work, review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures:
- Refer to Section 23 of the 2003-05 Accord Service Manual, or
- Online, enter keyword SRS COMPONENT and select SRS Component Location Index from the list
^ Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio unit and, if equipped, the navigation system.
1. Write down your customer's audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes.
3. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector from the cable reel.
*4. Make sure the steering wheel points straight ahead, remove the key from the ignition, and turn the wheel to the right until it locks.
5. Using a hammer, gently drive the 3/8-inch fastener extractor onto the driver's airbag Torx T-30 bolt closest to the driver's door. Insert a 1/4-inch socket with a 1/4-inch drive extension and ratchet onto the fastener extractor. Slowly remove the 1-30 bolt. Do not remove the other airbag bolt yet.
NOTE:
^ Do not use air tools.
^ Make sure the fastener extractor is square on the bolt.
^ The fastener extractor only works in the counterclockwise direction (to remove normal, right-hand thread bolts).
^ The Torx bolts are installed with a thread lock material. Using a T-30 bit may strip the Torx interface.
6. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the accessory position, unlock the steering wheel, and rotate the wheel 180 degrees. Remove the key, lock the wheel, and repeat step 5 for the other airbag bolt.*
7. Disconnect the horn switch 1P connector, and remove the airbag.
8. Place a clean shop towel on the workbench, and lay the airbag face down on the towel.
9. Remove the airbag cover from the inflator:
^ Pull the bottom of the cover away from the inflator, and insert your fingers between the cover and the bottom of the inflator.
^ Release the inflator lower hooks, and remove the cover.
^ Make sure there is no debris on or around the cover and the inflator.
10. Turn the inflator over (metal side down) to expose the airbag and its plastic retainer.
11. Attach the airbag protector to the inflator:
^ Make sure the protector is not folded or wrinkled. If it is, use another one.
^ Set the protector on the airbag plastic retainer.
^ Attach the two upper holes of the protector to the inflator upper hooks.
^ Stretch the protector over the retainer, and attach its two lower holes to the inflator lower hooks.
^ Make sure the protector is securely attached to all four inflator hooks.
12. Turn the inflator over (airbag side down), and reinstall it into the airbag cover:
^ Make sure there is no debris inside the cover.
^ Insert the top of the inflator into the cover, and attach the upper hooks.
^ Press the bottom of the inflator into the cover, and attach the lower hooks.
13. Align the inflator and the horn contact brackets, and make sure the horn springs move freely.
*14. Connect the horn switch 1P connector, and reinstall the airbag with new Torx bolts. Using a T-30 Torx bit, torque the bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
NOTE:
Do not use the fastener extractor to install the airbag bolts.*
15. Connect the driver's airbag 4P connector to the cable reel, then reinstall the access panel to the steering wheel.
16. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery, turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and watch the SRS indicator.
^ If the indicator comes on for about 6 seconds, and then goes off, go to step 17.
^ If the indicator does not come on or stays on, troubleshoot the SRS (see section 23 of the 2003-05 Accord Service Manual).
17. Make sure the horn works.
18. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio unit and, if equipped, the navigation system.
19. Enter you customer's audio presets. On non-navi vehicles, set the clock.
20. Center-punch a completion mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN.
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