Honda 77810-SJC-A52ZA Driver (Dark Gray)

Airbags form part of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) which comes standard in all 2003 and later Acura and 2005 and later Honda models for protecting drivers and front seat passengers in front collisions. The system has specific components with crash sensors behind the front bumper while airbag assemblies function on both the steering wheel and passenger dashboard as well as side-impact airbags installed in the front seat back. These specific models include seat belt pre-tensioners which shorten the seat belt length when impacts become severe. During vehicle impacts the driver's side airbag inflator module finds its position within the steering wheel region while a clockspring transfers electricity signals to create airbag expansion. The instrument panel houses an airbag which can initiate inflation when the cover splits due to its enlarged size in comparison to the driver unit. During driver collisions the SRS control unit operates the airbag system even without a battery connection while startup inspections activate the "SAS light" if the system operates properly. To disable the system for approaching the steering wheel area and instrument panel the wheels need to be straight and key set to Lock mode followed by disconnecting the negative battery terminal for at least three minutes. Experts handling airbag modules should always position them with their opening directed toward the floor and away from their bodies while working. It is prohibited to test SAS components for electrical problems and airbag connectors need to be detached before using welding devices. Any live airbag module together with seat belt pre-tensioners requires a return to a dealer facility for proper disposal. To access the driver-side airbag module and clockspring requires following particular methods but there should be no reason to detach the passenger-side airbag except in emergency situations which demand disconnecting the instrument panel's electrical connectors. Side-impact airbags generally require removal only when a detection issue occurs yet they should be handled by a qualified repair facility.