OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search


2018 Acura RLX

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

• Except when doing electrical inspections that requires battery power, always turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

NOTE: The SRS memory is not erased even if the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode, or if the battery cables are disconnected from the battery.

• Before disconnecting the SRS unit connectors, always disconnect the appropriate SRS parts connectors.

REV: 03/2020

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

After a collision where the front seat belt tensioners deployed, replace these items:
• SRS unit [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Front seat belt(s)
• Front impact sensor(s) [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]

After a collision where the front airbag(s) deployed, replace these items:
• SRS unit [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Deployed front airbag(s) [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL; AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL]
• Front seat belt(s)
• Front impact sensor(s) [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Dashboard (deployed front passenger's airbag)

After a collision where the driver's knee airbag deployed, replace these items:
• SRS unit [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Deployed driver's knee airbag [AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER]
• Front seat belt(s)
• Front impact sensor(s) [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Driver's dashboard lower cover

After a collision where the side airbag deployed, replace the items for the side(s) that deployed:
• SRS unit [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Deployed side airbag(s) [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
• Front seat belt(s)
• Side impact sensor(s) (first) [AIRBAG SENSOR,SIDE]
• Side impact sensor(s) (second) [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Rear safing sensor
• B-pillar lower trim
• Seat frame and related parts
• After a collision where the side airbag was deployed, replace the side airbag and the seat frame with the new parts. If the seat-back cover is split, it must be replaced

After a collision where the side curtain airbag deployed, replace the items for the side(s) that deployed:
• SRS unit [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Deployed side curtain airbag(s) [AIRBAG,ROOF]
• Front seat belt(s)
• Side impact sensor(s) (first) [AIRBAG SENSOR,SIDE]
• Side impact sensor(s) (second) [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Rear safing sensor [AIRBAG SENSOR,INTERIOR]
• A-pillar trim
• B-pillar upper trim
• C-pillar trim
• Front grab handle
• Rear grab handle
• All related trim clips
• Sunvisor
• Headliner

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

• If the harness is broken or damaged in the areas relevant to the replacement parts shown below, replace the harness, do not repair it.
• Before doing any SRS repairs, check for DTCs with the HDS; refer to the appropriate Acura RLX Service Manual for the less obvious deployed components (front seat belt tensioners, front impact sensors, side impact sensors, etc.).
• Do not replace the front passenger's weight sensor unit unless it is physically damaged or a specific fault was found during DTC troubleshooting because it could complicate troubleshooting other DTCs (except Mexico model).
• After a vehicle collision, do the front passenger's weight sensor unit operation check; refer to the appropriate Acura RLX Service Manual (except Mexico model).

After a moderate to severe side or rear collision, inspect for any damage on the side curtain airbag or other related components. Replace the components as needed.

During the repair process, inspect these areas:
• Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace, do not repair, any damaged harnesses.
• Inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any damage, replace the cable reel; refer to the appropriate Acura RLX Service Manual.

After the vehicle is completely repaired, turn the vehicle to the ON mode. If the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off, the SRS is OK. If the indicator does not function properly, use the HDS to check for the DTCs; refer to the appropriate Acura RLX Service Manual. If you cannot retrieve a code, do the SRS Symptom
Troubleshooting.

• If any of the SRS-related components are damaged or deformed, be sure to replace them.

Replace all damaged parts.

Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. Please refer back to this page frequently to ensure the most up-to-date information. The following charts were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. To ensure that the most recent information is used, always refer to the vehicle maker's technical information before working with airbags and other passive restraint systems.


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