Honda Civic. Manual — part 23

Fig. 16: Precaution For - Use U-Shaped Probe And Do Not Insert Probe
Forcibly
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Use specified service connectors in troubleshooting. Using improper tools
could cause an error in inspection due to poor metal-to-metal contact.

SPRING-LOADED LOCK CONNECTOR

Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded lock.

Front Airbag Connectors

Disconnecting

To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve (A) toward the stop (B) while
holding the opposite half of the connector. Then pull the connector halves apart. Be
sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector.

Fig. 17: Pulling Spring-Loaded Sleeve
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2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Connecting

To reconnect, hold the pawl-side connector, and press on the back of the sleeve-side
connector in the direction shown. As the two connector halves are pressed together,
the sleeve (A) is pushed back by the pawl (B). Do not touch the sleeve.

Fig. 18: Pressing On Back Of Sleeve-Side Connector
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Side Airbag Connector

Disconnecting

To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve (A) toward the stop (B) while
holding the opposite half of the connector. Then pull the connector halves apart. Be
sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector half.

Fig. 19: Disconnecting Side Airbag Connector
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Connecting

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Hold both connector halves, and press them firmly together until the projection (A)
of the sleeve-side connector clicks.

Fig. 20: Connecting Side Airbag Connector
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OPENING THE SRS UNIT SHORTING CONNECTORS FOR DIAGNOSIS

Special Tools Required

SRS short canceller 070AZ-SAA0100

When SRS unit connectors A (28P) or B (28P) are disconnected, a short circuit is
created in the connector by its own function to prevent an airbag deployment. The
circuit may need to be open sometimes when diagnosis is done on the system. Insert
the short canceller (070AZ-SAA0100) in the specified cavities when it is necessary
to keep the circuit open for diagnosis.

NOTE:

To prevent damaging of the connector cavity, insert the
short canceller straight into the cavity from the terminal
side.

Before installing the short canceller, wash it with
electric contact cleaner, then dry it with compressed
air.

Do not use the short canceller if it is damaged.

Make sure to remove the short canceller before
reconnection.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 21: Identifying SRS Unit Connectors (28P) Connector Terminals
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Terminal numbers are shown from the wire side of the female terminals. Insert the
short canceller(s) into the cavities on the terminal side of the connector.

Fig. 22: Identifying SRS Unit Connectors A (28P) Terminals
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2008 Honda Civic EX

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