Side Airbag Replacement - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

Side Airbag Replacement
NOTE: Review the seat replacement procedure in the
Body section before performing repairs or service.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the side airbag harness 2P
connector (A).
3. Remove the seat assembly (see page 20-71) and
seat-back cover (see page 20-75).
4. Remove the mounting nut (A) and the side
airbag (B).
Installation
NOTE:
• If the side airbag lid is secured by a tape, remove the
tape.
• 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. Improper 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).
~B
6.3N·m
to.6
kgf·m,
4.3Ibf·ftl
2. Install the seat-back cover (see page 20-75).
3. Install the 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 (II);
the SRS indicator should come on for about 6
seconds and then go off.
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