Recall - Passenger Air Bag Inspection/Replacement: Overview
10-056Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: Front Passenger's Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly
BACKGROUND
The front passenger's airbag may not have been assembled according to correct specifications. In the event of a crash, an out-of-position, unbelted child in the front passenger's seat may be at greater risk of injury should the airbag deploy.
It is important to be sure that only front passengers airbags identified as good" on page three of this service bulletin are installed in an Accord Crosstour. This is one of the many reasons Honda specifies replacement of all SRS and seatbelt components only with new Honda Genuine replacement parts. The use of an airbag from another vehicle, even with the same part number, can result in improper performance, as well as a loss of ability to identify airbag serial numbers by a vehicle's VIN.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2010 Accord Crosstour 2WD - From VIN 5J6TF1...AL000052 thru
5J6TF1...AL001912
2010 Accord Crosstour 4WD - From VIN 5J6TF2. . .AL000079 thru
5J6TF2...AL001747
Not all vehicles within the above VIN ranges require a new front passenger's airbag. To verify vehicle eligibility, you must check at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition to the bulleted items, check for a punch mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means the vehicle has already been inspected and, if needed, a new front passenger's airbag was installed.
Some of the vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be inspected, and repaired if needed, before they are sold or leased. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it, leasing it, or returning it to a service customer.
Should an unrepaired vehicle that was in inventory, or that came in for service after this service bulletin was issued, cause an injury or property damage because of the campaigned 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.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of potentially affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. A draft example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the front passenger's airbag, and replace it if needed.
PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE:
Front passenger's airbag kits are available only through controlled parts ordering; a valid VIN is required for each part. Airbag mounting nuts are available through normal parts ordering.
Front Passenger's Airbag Kit
(Includes airbag and three airbag mounting nuts):
P/N 04780-TP6-308
Airbag Mounting Nut (three required)
(Used only if the original airbag is reinstalled):
P/N 90321-SP0-A80
TOOL INFORMATION
KTC Trim Tool Set: T/N SOJATP2O14
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Failed Part: P/N 77820-TA0-A80ZA
Defect Code: 5TA00
Symptom Code: R4700
Skill Level: Repair Technician
INSPECTION/REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
^ SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures in the service manual before doing this procedure.
^ When removing interior trim parts, use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set.
^ To avoid possible squeaks or rattles, replace any damaged trim clips before reinstalling interior trim parts.
^ This procedure is in an outline form that you can also use as a checklist. If you need more details on any of the steps, bookmark Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement in the 2010 Accord Crosstour Service Manual. Online, click on the individual steps under Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement.
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before you continue.
2. Open the glove box. Disconnect the glove box damper from the pivot on the glove box, then lower the glove box.
3. Remove the passengers dashboard side panel.
4. Detach the connector clip, then disconnect the front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector. Remove the airbag mounting nuts. The nuts will not be reused.
5. Insert a small piece of cardboard between the center display visor and the front passengers airbag. Using only your hands, first lift the right side, then lift the left side, and remove the front passengers airbag from the dashboard.
NOTE:
The lid of the airbag has clips on each side where it attaches to the dashboard.
6. Remove the airbag from its lid:
^ Place a clean shop towel on your workbench, then place the airbag, lid side down, on the towel.
^ Insert a trim tool at both ends of the airbag's front row hooks
^ With the help of an assistant, pry up on both trim tools to release the hooks from the lid.
NOTE:
If you damage the airbag lid while removing the airbag, replace the lid.
7. Place the airbag face up on your workbench, and carefully inspect the airbag packing cover cloth:
^ If there are no circular cutouts next to the tear strips, the airbag is OK, Go to step 9.
^ If there are circular cutouts next to the tear strips, the airbag must be replaced. Go to step 8.
8. Write down the 9-digit serial number located on the right side of the new airbag's box. (There are two rows of numbers on the serial number sticker; the top row is the serial number.) For the warranty claim to be paid, your warranty clerk must enter this 9-digit serial number in the Diagnostic Trouble Codes field on the warranty claim.
9. Using your hands (not tools), insert the airbag front row hooks into the airbag lid, then insert the rear row hooks.
NOTE:
^ Make sure there are no objects between the airbag and the lid.
^ Make sure the airbag is fully seated, and all its hooks are secured.
10. Place the front passengers airbag and lid assembly into the dashboard. Torque the front passengers airbag new mounting nuts to 9.4 N~m (6.9 Ib4t).
11. Connect the front passengers airbag inflator 4P connector, then install the connector clip.
12. Reinstall the passengers dashboard side panel.
13. Reconnect the glove box damper to its pivot, then close the glove box.
14. Do the battery reconnection procedure.
15. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.
16. Confirm proper SRS operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
17. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.
18. If you installed a new airbag, give your warranty clerk the 9-digit airbag serial number you wrote down in step 8. For the warranty claim to be paid, your warranty clerk must enter the appropriate 9-digit serial number in the Diagnostic Trouble Codes field on the warranty claim.
19. If you installed a new front passenger's airbag, retain the original airbag for the normal warranty holding period (30 days), then deploy and dispose of it according to service manual instructions.