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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA1998CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG SYSTEMSSERVICE AND REPAIRSPRING-LOADED LOCK CONNECTOR
1998 Acura CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)
Spring-Loaded Lock Connector
1998 Acura CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)SECTION Spring-Loaded Lock Connector
Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded lock.
Disconnecting
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve toward the stop while holding the opposite half of the connector. Then pull the connector halves apart.
NOTE: Be sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector half.
Connecting
1. Hold the pawl-side connector half, and press on the back of the sleeve-side connector half in the direction shown. As the two connector halves are pressed together, the sleeve is pushed back by the pawl.
NOTE: Do not touch the sleeve.
2. When the connector halves are completely connected, the pawl is released, and the spring-loaded sleeve locks the connector.
Disconnecting
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve toward the stop while holding the opposite half of the connector. Then pull the connector halves apart.
NOTE: Be sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector half.
Connecting
1. Hold the pawl-side connector half, and press on the back of the sleeve-side connector half in the direction shown. As the two connector halves are pressed together, the sleeve is pushed back by the pawl.
NOTE: Do not touch the sleeve.
2. When the connector halves are completely connected, the pawl is released, and the spring-loaded sleeve locks the connector.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.