Supplemental Restraint System Inspection (97-001)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSPECTION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSPECTION

Model(s): All 1987-97 Models with SRS

Section: Body

Bulletin No.: 97-001

Date:

SERVICE INFORMATION

The maintenance schedules in the Owner's Manual and Service Manual require that the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) be inspected 10 years after the date of manufacture. The manufacture date can be found on the certification label attached to the driver's door jamb.

The inspection procedure is simple, and the owners can do it themselves. When a customer inquires about an SRS inspection, make a photocopy of the CUSTOMER LETTER  and give it to the customer. Instruct the customer to place the letter in the glove box for future owners. If the customer requests that you inspect the SRS, use this procedure.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Perform this inspection procedure on vehicles with SRS that were manufactured 10 years ago.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
2. Check that the SRS light on the instrument panel comes on for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off. If the SRS light stays on or does not come on, troubleshoot the system following the procedures in the appropriate service manual.
3. Visually inspect the SRS airbag(s) external vinyl cover(s) for damage or deterioration. See Fig 1 . If the airbag cover(s) is damaged or deteriorated, the customer should have the airbag(s) replaced.
   Fig 1: Instrument Panel, Driver's/Passenger's Airbag Cover - I.D.

   
4. Make a photocopy of the customer letter and give it to the customer. Instruct the customer to place the letter in the glovebox for future owners.

CUSTOMER LETTER

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February 1997

Supplemental Restraint System Inspection

Dear Acura Owner:

The maintenance schedule in the Owner's Manual requires that vehicles with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) have the SRS inspected 10 years after the date of manufacture. The manufacture date of your vehicle can be found on the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb. The inspection procedure is very simple; you can do it yourself. If the system should have a problem, you should, for your own safety, have the system repaired by an authorized Acura dealer. Cost for repairs to the SRS system on vehicles out of warranty are the responsibility of the owner.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
2. Check that the SRS light on the instrument panel comes on for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off. If the SRS light stays on or does not come on, you need to contact an authorized Acura dealer for repairs.
3. Visually inspect the external vinyl cover(s) over the SRS airbag(s) for damage or deterioration. See Fig 1 . If the airbag cover(s) are damaged or deteriorated, you should have the airbag(s) replaced by an authorized Acura dealer.
4. Place this letter in the glove box so that it will remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

Sincerely,

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Acura Automobile Division

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