Honda Civic Service Manual: Side Curtain Airbag Removal and Installation (2-door)

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

If replacing the side curtain airbag after deployment, refer to Component Removal, Installation, and Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

Removal of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precaution and Procedures.

1.

Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).

2.

Disconnect and isolate the negative cable and battery sensor (A) from the battery (B).

NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.

3.

Disconnect the positive cable (C) from the battery.

4.

Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

1.

Pull out the A-pillar trim (A) to release the clips.

2.

Put a shop towel (A) in the opening between the A-pillar trim (B) and the dashboard to prevent dropping the A-pillar clips.

3.

Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the A-pillar trim (B).

NOTE: The upper clip (C) will stay in the body.

4.

Remove the upper clip (A) from the body.

5.

Repeat on the opposite side.

1.

Remove front door opening seal (A) as needed.

2.

Repeat on the opposite side.

1.

Remove the lower anchor cap (A).

2.

Remove the lower anchor bolt (B).

1.

Remove the cap (A).

2.

Remove the opener lock cylinder (B).

3.

Remove the screw (A).

4.

Remove the front door sill trim (A).

1.

Remove the front door sill trim (A).

1.

Pull out both front door opening seals (A) as needed.

2.

Remove both kick panels (B).

1.

Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

2.

While pushing down the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).

3.

Remove the rear seat cushion.

1.

Remove the rear seat-back (A).

1.

Remove the right rear seat-back (A).

1.

Remove the center pivot bracket (A).

2.

If necessary, remove the bushing (B).

1.

Remove the bolt (A) securing the left rear seat-back (B).

2.

Extend the center seat belt (A), then remove the left rear seat-back (B).

1.

Remove the cap (A) and the clip (B).

2.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

3.

Lower the coat hanger hook (A), then remove the screw (B).

4.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

5.

Pull out the quarter pillar trim (A) to release the clips.

6.

Remove the quarter pillar trim.

NOTE: The rear clip (B) will stay in the body.

7.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

8.

Remove the rear clip (A).

9.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Fold down the seat-back(s).

2.

From the trunk compartment, disconnect the connector (A).

3.

From the trunk compartment, detach the clips (A).

4.

Release the hooks (A).

5.

Pull out both rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C), then remove the rear shelf trim.

1.

Remove the rear side trim panel (A).

2.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Remove the B-pillar upper trim (A).

2.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

3.

Pass the front seat belt lower anchor (A) out through the hole in the B-pillar upper trim (B), then remove the trim.

4.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Lower the grab handle (A).

2.

Insert a small flat-tip screwdriver into the notch.

3.

Pull on the small flat-tip screwdriver with the appropriate trim tool (A), then remove the cap (B).

4.

Remove the grab handle (A).

5.

Remove the clips (A).

1.

Push the hook (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver through the hole in the front side of the bracket cover (B).

NOTE: Make sure the hook is unlocked.

2.

While pushing in the hook (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver, release the sunvisor (B) from the holder (C), and rotate the sunvisor backward 45 °.

NOTE: Make sure the hook slides into the bracket cover as you rotate the sunvisor.

3.

Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the sunvisor (B).

NOTE: If the sunvisor cannot be removed, the hook has not rotated into the bracket cover. Repeat step 2 to rotate the hook.

4.

If necessary, turn the sunvisor holder (A) 45 ° counterclockwise, then remove it from the holder grommet (B).

5.

If necessary, remove the holder grommet (A).

1.

Turn the front individual map light switch OFF.

2.

Carefully pry off the lenses (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver.

3.

Disconnect the connector.

4.

Remove the front individual map light (B).

1.

Turn the ceiling light switch OFF.

2.

Carefully pry off the lens (A).

3.

Remove the ceiling light (B).

4.

Disconnect the connector.

1.

Without moonroof: From the driver's A-pillar, detach the harness clips (A).

2.

Without moonroof: From under the driver's dash, disconnect the connector (A), and detach the harness clips (B).

3.

From the passenger's A-pillar, disconnect the connector (A), and detach the harness clips (B).

4.

For some models: Release the glove box stops (A) on each side of the dashboard.

5.

For some models: From the glove box opening, disconnect the connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B).

6.

From the right quarter pillar, disconnect the connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B).

7.

With navigation: From the left quarter pillar, remove the cover (A), and disconnect the terminal (B), then remove the bolt (C).

8.

Slide the front seat all the way back, and recline the seat-back fully.

9.

With the help of an assistant, lower the headliner (A).

10.

With the help of an assistant, remove the headliner (A) through the passenger's door opening.

NOTE: Do not bend the headliner. Bending the headliner will crease and damage it.

1.

Disconnect the side curtain airbag inflator connector (A) on the floor wire harness.

If replacing the side curtain airbag after deployment, refer to Component Removal, Installation, and Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

Installation of the side curtain airbag must be done according to precautions and procedures.

If the side curtain airbag is frayed, or has any other visible damage, replace it. Do not attempt to repair an airbag.

When you install the side curtain airbag, make sure it is not twisted, and that it is not caught between the inflator bracket by the bracket bolts.

Make sure that the side curtain airbag inflator retainer is installed properly. Otherwise the side curtain airbag could incorrectly deploy and cause damage or injuries.

If there is any damage to the side curtain airbag, do not try to repair it. Replace any damaged side curtain airbag.

2.

Connect the side curtain airbag inflator connector (A) on the floor wire harness.

NOTE: If the battery performs abnormally, test the battery.

1.

Clean the battery terminals.

2.

Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery (B).

NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.

3.

Connect the negative cable and battery sensor (C) to the battery.

4.

Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.

1.

Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3.

Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

1.

Clear the DTC(s) by following the screen prompts on the HDS.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then wait for 10 seconds.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

1.

If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the headliner and removed trim pieces, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment.

2.

To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the headliner and all removed trim. Replace any pieces with the following damage:

1.

With the help of an assistant, take the headliner (A) in through the passenger's door opening.

NOTE: Do not bend the headliner. Bending the headliner will crease and damage it.

2.

With the help of an assistant, install the headliner (A).

3.

With navigation: At the left quarter pillar, connect the terminal (A), and install the bolt (B), then install the cover (C).

4.

At the right quarter pillar, connect the connector (A), and install the harness clip (B).

5.

For some models: At the glove box opening, connect the connector (A), and install the harness clip (B).

6.

For some models: Install the glove box stops (A) on each side of the dashboard.

7.

At the passenger's A-pillar, connect the connector (A), and install the harness clips (B).

8.

Without moonroof: At under the driver's dash, connect the connector (A), and install the harness clips (B).

9.

Without moonroof: At the driver's A-pillar, install the harness clips (A).

1.

Connect the connector.

2.

Install the ceiling light (A).

3.

Carefully install the lens (B).

1.

Connect the connector.

2.

Install the front individual map light (A).

3.

Carefully install the lenses (B).

1.

If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the sunvisor, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment.

2.

If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, inspect the sunvisor for damage. A damaged sunvisor may cause the side curtain airbags to deploy improperly, possibly causing injury. Replace the sunvisor if it has any of the following damage:

3.

If the holder grommet is damaged or stress-whitened, replace the holder grommet and the holder as an assembly.

1.

Install the holder (A) into the holder grommet (B) by turning it 45 ° clockwise.

2.

Install the holder and holder grommet as an assembly into the body by pushing it until the hooks snap into place securely.

3.

Connect the connector (A), and install the sunvisor (B).

4.

While holding the bracket cover (A), rotate the sunvisor (B) forward until the hook (C) snaps into place.

5.

Gently pull down on the sunvisor to make sure it is properly secured in the body.

6.

Rotate the sunvisor into the holder (D).

1.

If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, inspect the grab handle (A) for damage. A damaged grab handle may cause the side curtain airbag to deploy improperly, possibly causing injury. Replace the grab handle if it has any of the following of damage:

1.

Install the clips (A) on the grab handle (B).

2.

Install the caps (C) fully into the clips.

3.

Position the grab handle (A) on the grab handle bracket (B).

4.

Push on the grab handle until the clips (C) snap into place securely.

1.

Pass the front seat belt lower anchor (A) in through the hole in the B-pillar upper trim (B).

2.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

3.

Install the B-pillar upper trim (A).

4.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Install the rear side trim panel (A).

2.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Slip the rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C).

2.

Install the hooks (A).

3.

Install the clips (A).

4.

From the trunk compartment, connect the connector (A).

5.

Raise the seat-back(s).

1.

If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the quarter pillar trim with a new one.

2.

If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the quarter pillar trim (A) and note the following items:

1.

Install the new rear clip (A) to the quarter pillar trim (B).

2.

Fit the clips into the holes in the quarter pillar.

3.

Lightly push the quarter pillar trim (A) into place, then install the trim.

NOTE:

4.

Install the screw (A).

5.

Install the clip (A) and the cap (B).

1.

Extend the center seat belt (A), then install the pivot shaft (B) to the center pivot bracket (C).

2.

Install the left rear seat-back (A).

1.

If necessary, install the bushing (A).

2.

Install the center pivot bracket (B).

1.

Install the right rear seat-back (A).

1.

Install the rear seat-back (A).

1.

Install the hooks (A) to the rear seat cushion clips (B).

2.

Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

1.

Install both kick panels (A).

2.

Install both front door opening seals (B) as needed.

1.

Install the front door sill trim (A).

1.

Install the front door sill trim (A).

2.

Install the screw (A).

3.

Install the opener lock cylinder (A).

4.

Install the cap (B).

1.

Assemble the washer, the collar, and the bushing on the lower anchor bolt as shown.

NOTE: Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the lower anchor bolt before reinstallation.

2.

Install the lower anchor bolt (A).

3.

Install the lower anchor cap (B).

1.

Install front door opening seal (A).

2.

Repeat on the opposite side.

1.

If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the A-pillar trim (A) and all clips on the trim with new parts.

2.

If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the A-pillar trim and note the following items:

Checking and Adjusting the Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap

To prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying and damaging the pillar trim (A-pillar trim, B-pillar trim, C-pillar trim, quarter pillar trim), the overlap between the headliner and pillar trim must be less than 8 mm (0.31 in). To check the overlap, do this:

1.

Install the headliner (A) and the pillar trim (B).

2.

Apply masking tape (A) to the headliner (B) to mark the upper edge of the pillar trim (C).

3.

Remove the pillar trim, and measure the headliner overlap.

4.

Carefully trim the headliner with a utility knife, reducing the overlap to less than 8 mm (0.31 in).

5.

Remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.

1.

Carefully install the new upper clip (A) to the A-pillar trim (B).

2.

Connect the connector (A).

3.

Fit the clips into the holes in the A-pillar.

4.

Lightly push the A-pillar trim (B) into place, then install the trim.

NOTE:

5.

Repeat on the opposite side.