Honda Civic Service Manual: Side Impact Sensor (First) Removal and Installation (2-door)

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.

Driver's side: Remove the lower anchor cap (A).

2.

Driver's side: Remove the lower anchor bolt (B).

3.

Driver's side: Remove the cap (A).

4.

Driver's side: Remove the opener lock cylinder (B).

5.

Driver's side: Remove the screw (A).

6.

Remove the front door sill trim (A).

1.

Disconnect the side impact sensor (first) connector on the floor wire harness.

2.

Remove the TORX bolt using a TORX T30 bit, then remove the side impact sensor (first) (A).

1.

Install the side impact sensor (first) (A) with the new TORX bolt using a TORX T30 bit.

2.

Connect the side impact sensor (first) connector 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.

Install the front door sill trim (A).

2.

Driver's side: Install the screw (A).

3.

Driver's side: Install the opener lock cylinder (A).

4.

Driver's side: Install the cap (B).

5.

Driver's side: 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.

6.

Driver's side: Install the lower anchor bolt (A).

7.

Driver's side: Install the lower anchor cap (B).