Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 2253

S i d e A i r b a g R e p l a c e m e n t
NOTE: Review the seat replacement procedure before
p e r f o r m i n g repairs or service (see page 20-80).
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the side airbag harness 2P
connectors (A).
Installation
NOTE:
• If the side airbag lid is secured by tape, remove the
tape.
• Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover.
• Use a new m o u n t i n g nut 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 w i t h other parts.
1. Place the new side airbag on the seat-back frame
(A). Tighten the side airbag m o u n t i n g nuts (B).
2. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of
removal (see page 20-89).
3. Install the seat assembly (see page 20-80), then
connect the side airbag harness 2P connector.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
5. Move the front seat and the seat-back t h r o u g h their
full ranges of m o v e m e n t , making sure the harness
wires are not pinched or interfering w i t h other parts.
6. Connect the HDS, and clear the DTCs (see page
24-25).
7. After installing the side airbag, c o n f i r m 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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