Honda Civic. Manual — part 98

Nothing is/was on the front passenger's seat.

Nothing is/was under the front passenger's seat.

Nothing is/was in the front passenger's seat-back pocket.

Whoever was sitting on the passenger's seat was sitting in the proper
sitting position.

Does the passenger's airbag cutoff indicator stay on?

YES -Go to step 2.

NO -Troubleshooting is complete.

2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (see CLEAR THE DTC

MEMORY WITH THE HDS).

3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does

not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT
TROUBLESHOOTING ).

5. Select the INSPECTION menu on the HDS, then select AFTER REPLACING

FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT COMPONENT(S), and follow the prompts.

Does the passenger's airbag cutoff indicator stay on?

YES -Go to step 6.

NO -Troubleshooting is complete.

6. Select the INSPECTION menu on the HDS, then select AFTER A VEHICLE

COLISION, and follow the prompts.

Does the passenger's airbag cutoff indicator stay on?

YES -Replace the SRS unit (see SRS UNIT REPLACEMENT).

NO -Troubleshooting is complete.

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

After a collision where the seat belt tensioners deployed, replace these items:

SRS unit

Seat belt tensioners

Seat belt buckle tensioners

Front impact sensors

After a collision where the front airbag(s) deployed, replace these items:

SRS unit

Deployed airbag(s)

Seat belt tensioners

Seat belt buckle tensioners

Front impact sensors

After a collision where the side airbag(s) deployed, replace these items:

SRS unit

Deployed side airbag(s)

Side impact sensor(s) (first) for the side(s) that deployed

Side impact sensor(s) (second) for the side(s) that deployed

B-pillar lower trim

Complete seat frame

After a collision where a side curtain airbag deployed, replace the items for the side
(s) that deployed:

SRS unit

Deployed side curtain airbag(s)

NOTE:

Before doing any SRS repairs, check the SRS DTCs (see
CLEAR THE DTC MEMORY WITH THE HDS) for the less
obvious deployed parts (seat belt tensioners, front impact
sensors, side airbag sensors, etc.)

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Seat belt tensioner(s)

Side impact sensor(s) (first)

Side impact sensor(s) (second)

Rear safing sensor

Roof trim

A-pillar trim

B-pillar lower trim

C-pillar trim

Front grab handle

Rear grab handle (4-door)

All related trim clips

Sunvisor

After a moderate to severe side or rear collision, inspect for any damage on the side
curtain airbag or other related components. Replace the components as needed.

A-Pillar trim (4-door)

Fig. 287: Identifying A-Pillar Trim (4-Door) And Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

B-Pillar trim (4-door)

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 288: Identifying B-Pillar Trim (4-Door) And Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

C-Pillar trim (4-door)

Fig. 289: Identifying C-Pillar Trim (4-Door) And Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

A-Pillar trim (2-door)

2008 Honda Civic EX

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