Honda Civic. Manual — part 107

Fig. 331: Identifying Turn Signal Canceling Sleeve And Steering Wheel
Hub
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8. Install a new steering wheel bolt (A), then reconnect the connectors.

Fig. 332: Identifying Steering Wheel Bolt With Torque Specification
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9. Install the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT).

10. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
11. After installing the cable reel, confirm proper system operation:

Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for
about 6 seconds and then go off.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

After the SRS indicator has turned off, turn the steering wheel fully left
and right to confirm the SRS indicator does not come on.

Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.

Make sure the cruise control buttons work.

Make sure the steering wheel audio controls (if equipped) work.

Make sure the voice control buttons (if equipped) work.

Make sure there are no DTCs.

SRS UNIT REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL

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

work.

2. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner connectors (see step 7 DISCONNECTING

SYSTEM CONNECTORS) and both seat belt buckle tensioner connectors
(see step 8 DISCONNECTING SYSTEM CONNECTORS).

3. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

4. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (28P), connector B (28P) and remove the

TORX bolts (C), then pull out the SRS unit.

NOTE:

If you are disconnecting only SRS unit connector A, skip
step 2.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 333: Identifying SRS Unit Connector A (28P) And Torx Bolts
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INSTALLATION

1. Install the SRS unit (A) with new TORX bolts (B), then connect the connectors

(C) to the SRS unit; push them into position until they click.

NOTE:

Be sure the SRS unit is sitting squarely against it's
bracket before torquing the TORX bolt.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 334: Identifying SRS Unit With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Reconnect both seat belt tensioner connectors (see step 7 DISCONNECTING

SYSTEM CONNECTORS) and seat belt buckle tensioner connector (see step
8 DISCONNECTING SYSTEM CONNECTORS).

3. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
4. Calibrate the ODS unit (see ODS UNIT CALIBRATION).
5. Do the ODS unit operation check (see ODS UNIT OPERATION CHECK).
6. After installing the SRS unit, confirm proper system operation: Turn the

ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds
and then go off.

7. Reinstall all removed parts.

SIDE IMPACT SENSOR (FIRST) REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL

NOTE:

Review the seat replacement procedure (see FRONT SEAT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) before doing repairs or service.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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