Honda Civic Service Manual page 1122

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Side Airbag Replacement
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NOTE: Review the seat replacement pro6edure in the
Body section before pertorming repairs or service.
Removal
1. Disconnectthe battery negative cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the side airbag harness 2P
connector {A).
Remove the seat assembly (see page 20-71) and
seat-back cover (see page 20-75).
Remove the mounting nut (A) and the side
a i r b a g ( B ) .
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Installation
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. Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover.
. Use new mounting nuts tightened to the specified
torque.
. Make sure that the seat-back cover is installed
properly, lmproper installation may prevent proper
deployment.
. Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are
not pinched or interfering with other parts.
1. Place the new side airbag on the seat-back frame
(A). Tighten the side airbag mounting nuts (B).
2. Installthe seat-back cover {see page 20-75).
3. Installthe seat assembly (see page 20-71), then
connect the side airbag harness 2P connector.
4. Move the front seat and the seat-back through their
full ranges of movement, making sure the harness
wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
6. After installing the side airbag, confirm proper
system operation;Turn the ignition switch ON (ll);
t h e S R S i n d i c a t o r s h o u l d c o m e o n f o r a b o u t 6
seconds and then go off.