Honda Civic. Manual — part 99

Fig. 290: Identifying A-Pillar Trim (2-Door) And Clips
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C-Pillar Trim (2-door)

Fig. 291: Identifying C-Pillar Trim (2-Door) And Clips
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During the repair process, inspect these areas:

Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace, do not repair, any damaged
harnesses.

Inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any damage, replace the cable

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reel.

After the vehicle is completely repaired, turn the ignition switch ON (II). If the SRS
indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off, the SRS is OK. If the
indicator does not function properly, use the HDS SRS Menu Method to read the
DTC (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION). If you cannot
retrieve a code, do the SRS Symptom Troubleshooting.

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP

To prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying and damaging the pillar trim, the
overlap between the headliner and pillar trim must be less then 15 mm (0.6 in.). To
check the overlap, do this:

1. Install the headliner (A) and the pillar trims (B).

Fig. 292: Identifying Headliner And Pillar Trims
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2. Using masking tape on the headliner, mark the upper edge of each pillar trim.

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Fig. 293: Marking Upper Edge Of Pillar Trim Using Masking Tape
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3. Remove the pillar trim, and measure the headliner overlap.

If the overlap is less than 15 mm (0.6 in.), remove the tape, and install the
pillar trim.

If the overlap is more than 15 mm (0.6 in.), go to step 4.

Fig. 294: Measuring Headliner Overlap
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4. Carefully trim the headliner with a utility knife, reducing the overlap to less

than 15 mm (0.6 in.).

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Fig. 295: Cutting Overlap Trim Headliner With Knife
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5. Remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.

DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before

starting work.

2. Remove the access panel (A) from the steering wheel, then disconnect the

driver's airbag 4P connector (B) from the cable reel.

Fig. 296: Identifying Access Panel And Driver's Airbag 4P Connector
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3. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the two TORX bolts (A) and discard them.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 RESTRAINTS SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) - Civic (Except Hybrid)