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OEM Linking Pin: Honda/Acura SRS Inspection Clarification
I-CAR · January 15, 2020 · Honda, Acura
Summary
This article clarifies Honda and Acura SRS inspection requirements, confirming that SRS wire harnesses and the cable reel must be inspected for physical and heat damage after a collision, regardless of whether the airbags deployed. The extent of the inspection depends on the collision location and severity, focusing on areas potentially affected by the impact.
What to do on the job
Perform physical inspections of SRS wire harnesses and the cable reel in collision-affected areas on all Honda and Acura vehicles, even if no airbag deployment occurred.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor and parts required to inspect SRS components and the cable reel after a collision, even without deployment. It supports billing for the removal of the airbag, steering wheel, and cable reel, as well as the mandatory replacement of one-time-use steering wheel bolts and side curtain airbag fasteners encountered during the inspection.
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