Honda Civic Service Manual: Side Impact Sensor (First) Removal and Installation (2-door)
7521B6 LEFT FRONT
7521B7 RIGHT FRONT

Removal
NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing
repairs or service.
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1. |
Battery Terminal (SRS) - Disconnection |

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1.
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Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
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2.
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Disconnect and isolate the negative cable and battery
sensor (A) from the battery (B).
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NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.
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3.
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Disconnect the positive cable (C) from the battery.
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4.
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Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
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Driver's side: Remove the lower anchor cap (A).
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Driver's side: Remove the lower anchor bolt (B).
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Driver's side: Remove the cap (A).
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4.
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Driver's side: Remove the opener lock cylinder (B).
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5.
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Driver's side: Remove the screw (A).
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Driver's side

Passenger's side

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6.
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Remove the front door sill trim (A).
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3. |
Side Impact Sensor (First) |

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Disconnect the side impact sensor (first) connector on
the floor wire harness.
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Remove the TORX bolt using a TORX T30 bit, then remove
the side impact sensor (first) (A).
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Installation
NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing
repairs or service.
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1. |
Side Impact Sensor (First) |

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1.
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Install the side impact sensor (first) (A) with the new
TORX bolt using a TORX T30 bit.
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2.
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Connect the side impact sensor (first) connector on the
floor wire harness.
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2. |
Battery Terminal (SRS) - Reconnection |
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NOTE: If the battery performs abnormally, test the battery.
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Clean the battery terminals.
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2.
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Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery (B).
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NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.
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3.
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Connect the negative cable and battery sensor (C) to
the battery.
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4.
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Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent
corrosion.
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Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A)
located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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3.
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Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it
does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
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Clear the DTC(s) by following the screen prompts on the
HDS.
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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then wait for 10
seconds.
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5. |
Confirm Proper SRS Operation |
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the
SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes
off.
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Driver's side

Passenger's side

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1.
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Install the front door sill trim (A).
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2.
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Driver's side: Install the screw (A).
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3.
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Driver's side: Install the opener lock cylinder (A).
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4.
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Driver's side: Install the cap (B).
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5.
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Driver's side: Assemble the washer, the collar, and the
bushing on the lower anchor bolt as shown.
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NOTE: Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the
lower anchor bolt before reinstallation.
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7/1s-2om-min
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6.
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Driver's side: Install the lower anchor bolt (A).
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7.
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Driver's side: Install the lower anchor cap (B).
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7521A5 LEFT
7521C2 RIGHT
7521C9 BOTH
Removal
NOTE:
SRS ...
7521B6 LEFT FRONT
7521B7 RIGHT FRONT
NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations and the precautions and procedures be ...