Honda Civic. Manual — part 103

1. Place the side curtain airbag assembly on the side of the roof. Tighten the side

curtain airbag mounting bolts (A).

4-door

according to the Precautions and Procedures (see
PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES).

If the airbag is frayed, or has only other visible damage,
replace it. Do not attempt to repair an airbag.

When you install the airbag, make sure it is not twisted,
and that it is not caught between the inflator bracket by
the bracket bolts.

Make sure that the side curtain airbag inflator retainer is
installed properly. Otherwise the airbag could
accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 312: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Mounting Bolts (4-Door) With
Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2-door

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 313: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Mounting Bolts (2-Door) With
Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Connect the side curtain airbag 2P connector (A) to the floor wire harness.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 314: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag 2P Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
4. Connect the HDS, and clear the DTCs (see CLEAR THE DTC MEMORY

WITH THE HDS).

5. After installing the side curtain 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.

6. Install all removed parts.
7. Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap (see CHECKING AND

ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP).

AIRBAG AND TENSIONER DISPOSAL

Special Tools Required

Deployment tool 07HAZ-SG00500

2008 Honda Civic EX

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