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Service Bulletin
July 1, 2015
14-044
00406-01910 Version 3
Safety Recall: Front Passenger's Airbag lnflator May Produce
Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute
Humidity
Supersedes 14-044, dated May 1, 2015; see Revision Summary
Supersedes 14-030, Recall: Front Passenger's Airbag lnf/ator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term
Exposure To High Absolute Humidity
Supersedes 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger's Airbag lnflator Can Be Over-Pressurized
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2003-05
MDX
2005
RL
Trim
ALL
ALL
VIN Range
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
REVISION SUMMARY
New and different inflators are available. You may receive a different part number than ordered, and the inflator may
physically look different from previous replacement parts. As a result, there may be different installation instructions.
Make sure you review this service bulletin for installation instructions and details about model applicability. PARTS
INFORMATION and REPAIR PROCEDURE were updated to reflect these new parts.
A new inflator has been added to the video included in this bulletin.
On June 18, 2015, there was a change in the return process for driver and front passenger inflators. Refer to the PIB
B15-0006, lnflator Kit Return Process for more information.
BACKGROUND
Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger's airbag that,
over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon
deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger's foot well,
possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
Affected vehicles were sold and/or registered in the following geographic locations: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,
Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands.
NOTE: If the VIN status inquiry indicates that the vehicle is subject to any open safety recalls, including the
driver's airbag inflator, make sure to also complete those recall repairs before returning the vehicle to the
client. If you are unable to complete any open recall, advise the client of the recall status and when the recall
could be completed.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be repaired
before they are sold.
CLIENT INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by "do-it-yourselfers," and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Acura automobile dealer.
© 2015 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved
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Should your dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes injury or damage because of the recalled
item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify
American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this recall, do a VIN status
inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the passenger's airbag inflator, then return the original, undeployed inflator as directed.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name
Part Number
You may receive
any of the following
Quantity
2003-05 MDX Front Passenger's Airbag
lnflator Kit
04 785-S3V-306
04 785-S3V-306
04 790-S3V-305
1
2005 RL Front Passenger's Airbag lnflator Kit
04 785-SJA-306
04 785-SJA-306
04 790-SJA-305
1
NOTE:
• The inflator kit box must be used to return the recalled inflator to its supplier. Be careful not to damage the inflator
kit box.
•
If the recalled, undeployed inflator is not returned, the warranty claim for that vehicle will be charged back to your
dealership.
• To return the undeployed inflators, follow the shipping instructions outlined in PIB B15-0006.
•
If you are a dealer in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, or the U.S. Virgin Islands call
Menlo at 210-250-5078 or email [email protected] for special instructions.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
NOTE:
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Process claims as quickly as possible so that resources can be properly allocated.
Enter the part number of the inflator that you received into the warranty claim, not the part number that you ordered.
For more information, refer to step 6 of REPAIR PROCEDURE.
To avoid non-payment of warranty claims, the serial number of the new airbag inflator must be entered in the
Diagnostic Trouble Codes field on each warranty claim. For more information, refer to step 6 of REPAIR
PROCEDURE.
To avoid a warranty claim being charged back to your dealership, you must return the original, undeployed inflator
to its supplier. Follow the shipping instructions outlined in PIB B15-0006.
Replacing the front passenger's airbag inflator
Year/Model
Operation
Number
Replacement
Part number
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
2003-05 MDX
7541B0
04 785-S3V-306
0.7 hr
5KN00
JM500
14-044N
06780-S3V-A 1OZA
7541B0
04 790-S3V-305
0.7 hr
5KN00
JM500
14-04N4
06780-S3V-A 1OZA
7541B0
04 785-SJA-306
0.8 hr
5KN00
JM600
14-044P
06780-SJA-A80
7541B0
04 790-SJA-305
0.8 hr
5KN00
JM600
14-04P4
06780-SJA-A80
2005 RL
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
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REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
If the VIN status inquiry indicates that the vehicle is subject to any open safety recalls, including the
driver's airbag inflator, make sure to also complete those recall repairs before returning the vehicle to the
client. If you are unable to complete any open recall, advise the client of the recall status and when the
recall could be completed.
• Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio and navigation system (if applicable), then write down the
frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
Be careful not to damage any parts when replacing the inflator, and follow the procedure exactly.
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If, before removing the airbag, you suspect that it may be the incorrect airbag for the vehicle or a counterfeit, do not
remove the airbag. Contact your DPSM for assistance.
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1.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and check if the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds, then
turns off.
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If the indicator comes on, then turns off after about 6 seconds, go to step 2.
If the indicator does not come on, or if it stays on, contact your DPSM for assistance
2.
Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least 3 minutes before continuing.
3.
Remove the front passenger's airbag by referring to the applicable electronic service manual.
4.
Place the airbag face-down on a clean shop towel as shown.
NOTE:
• The orientation of the airbag is critical because if the inflator is installed incorrectly, the harness will be too short
when you reinstall the airbag.
• The brackets between the various models are similar but may differ from the example shown.
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5.
Visually inspect the airbag and the inflator for any unusual writing or markings.
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If there is nothing unusual about the airbag or the inflator, go to step 6.
If there are any unusual markings, like an incorrect label or a model year written in marker, the airbag and
inflator may not be the correct airbag and/or inflator for the vehicle or it may be a counterfeit part. For more
information about counterfeit airbags, you can refer to safercar.gov, enter keywords MANAGING
COUNTERFEIT, and select Recommended Dealer Guidance for Managing Counterfeit Air Bags from the
list. If you suspect that the airbag or inflator is counterfeit, do not continue this procedure. Contact your
DPSM for assistance.
NON-STANDARD SAFETY LABEL
HAND ENGRAVING
NO LABELS ON INFLATOR
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6.
Peel the label located inside the inflator box from its backing and attach it to the R.O. For the warranty claim to be
paid, the replacement inflator part number that you received must be on the warranty claim and your warranty
clerk must enter the serial number in the Diagnostic Trouble Codes field.
NOTE:
• The replacement part number is printed on the top part of the label and the serial number is printed on the
bottom. Make sure you attach the label to the R.O. and give it to the warranty clerk.
• There may also be a colored sticker located in the kit, ignore it because it is not used.
•
Not all inflator kits have a label included. In those cases, write the serial number and part number from the side
of the inflator box on the R.O. The part number always starts with 047.
PASSENGER INFLATOR PARTS BOX
INFLATOR
HARNESS
SELF-ADHESIVE
LABEL
7.
INSTALLATION
PARTS
INFLATOR
Remove the harness from both ends of the inflator bracket.
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Disconnect and remove the
harness clip if applicable.
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8.
Short the red wires.
NOTE: You must cut and short the wires as indicated to prevent accidental deployment.
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Cut the red wires as shown.
Cut
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Tape the twisted ends with electrical tape.
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9.
Cut off the connector and short the yellow wires.
You must cut and short the wires as indicated to prevent accidental deployment.
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Cut all four wires to remove the connector.
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Cut about 2 inches of the corrugated tube, then pull out the yellow wires.
•
Tape the twisted ends with electrical tape.
10. Remove the four inflator nuts.
INFLATOR NUTS
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11 . Remove the inflator bracket.
NOTE: You can only remove one of the brackets, as the other is welded to the airbag housing.
12. Remove the inflator by pushing it out.
INFLATOR
Do not reuse.
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13. Install the new inflator.
Click on the image below for a short video about the different variations of the driver's and front passenger's
replacement inflators involved with the recalls related to inflators. While both the driver's and front passengers
inflators are shown in the video, this is informational only. Replace inflators only as directed by the iN VIN status
inquiry.
Check your part number against the ones listed for each installation procedure. Use the correct installation
procedure for the part you received.
Part Number
04 785-S3V-306
04 785-SJA-306
•
One connector looks like a "D" whereas the other connector is a circle. Make sure you insert the "D" connector
into the airbag first.
NOTE: There is a yellow band marking on the circle side.
D-SHAPED TERMINAL
A white sticker covers the terminal.
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Slide the inflator in until the "D" aligns with the tab on the inflator bracket. There should be no space or gap between
the inflator and bracket.
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Check your part number against the ones listed for each installation procedure. Use the correct installation
procedure for the part you received.
Part Number
04 790-S3V-305
04 790-SJA-305
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The collars on this inflator are orange, not white. One side of the inflator has a longer collar, a tab, a plastic
cutout, and a small flat spot on the connector. The other side of the inflator has a shorter collar, no tab, and a
red dot. Make sure you insert the end with the longer collar into the airbag first.
NEW INFLATOR
I
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. .r
RED DOT
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Slide the inflator in until the plastic cutout and the small flat spot align with the tab on the bracket. There should
be no space or gap between the inflator and bracket.
FIXED BRACKET END
No gap
CUTOUT
TAB ON FIXED BRACKET
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•
Install the bracket included in the kit onto the airbag module. There should be a red dot visible on the end of the
plastic connector. There should be no space or gap between the inflator and bracket.
ADJUSTABLE
BRACKET END
No gap
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14. Install the new 5 mm locknuts and torque them in sequence to 3.9 N•m (34 lb-in).
Be sure there are no gaps between
the inflator ends and the inflator brackets.
15. Remove the stickers covering the terminals on both sides of the new inflator.
STICKER
COVERING
TERMINAL
STICKER
COVERING
TERMINAL
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16. Install the new inflator harness.
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Make sure the airbag and harness are aligned as shown.
NOTE: Make sure you have the orientation correct as shown below. If you connect the harness incorrectly, the
harness cannot be removed, and you will not be able to reinstall the airbag because the harness will be too
short.
RED WIRE
CONNECTOR
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Connect the two connectors. Align the "T" shape in the inflator harness connector with the T-shaped inflator
connector, then press the connector into place.
f;'\ Match up the "T" shape as shown .
~ The connectors are directional.
INFLATOR
HARNESS
CONNECTOR
®
Press the connector
into place until it clicks.
f?\ Wiggle the connector to
'-V make sure it's secure.
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After you hear each connector click, wiggle it to make sure it is secure .
NOTE: If the connector is not properly aligned, it will come out.
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17. Connect the harness to the inflator brackets.
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Insert the side without the shrink-wrap tubing first. Insert the harness at the third "valley" in the corrugated tube.
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Insert the side of the harness with the shrink-wrap tubing into the inflator bracket. Make sure the harness is
securely inserted and that it does not sag.
INFLATOR BRACKETS
18. Reinstall the passenger's airbag into the vehicle and torque the new locknuts to 9.8 N•m (7 .2 lb-ft).
19. Reconnect the battery negative cable and enter the anti-theft code for the audio and navigation system
(if applicable), then enter the audio unit presets.
20. Turn the ignition to the ON (II) position and make sure the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds, then turns
off.
21. Put the original inflator into the box the new one came in. Make sure there is no other hardware in the box because
if the package rattles, it will not be accepted by the courier.
22. Follow the shipping instructions outlined in PIB B15-0006 to return the undeployed inflator.
23. Give your warranty clerk the R.O. that includes the inflator serial number and replacement part number. For the
warranty claim to be paid, the replacement inflator part number must be on the warranty claim and your warranty
clerk must enter the serial number in the Diagnostic Trouble Codes field.
END
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