Honda Civic. Manual — part 22

Fig. 9: Precaution For - Do Not Position Yourself In Front Of Airbag
During Removal, Inspection, Or Replacement
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For proper disposal of a damaged airbag, refer to AIRBAG DISPOSAL .

The side curtain airbag inflator assembly is a long, jointed part containing an
inflator (A), a flexible bag (B), and brackets (C). When removing or installing
the side curtain airbag assembly, never do the following items:

Handle the flexible bag.

Drop the curtain airbag.

Cut, tear, and peel the tapes.

Fig. 10: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Inflator Assembly
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SRS UNIT, FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT SENSORS, DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR, FRONT
PASSENGER'S WEIGHT SENSORS AND REAR SAFING SENSOR

Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the negative cable from the battery

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then wait for 3 minutes before starting installation or replacement of the SRS
unit, or disconnecting the connectors from the SRS unit.

Be careful not to bump or impact the SRS unit, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors, or rear safing sensor whenever the ignition switch is ON (II),
or for at least 3 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF.

During installation or replacement, be careful not to bump (by impact wrench,
hammer, etc.) the area around the SRS unit, front impact sensors, the side
impact sensors, or rear safing sensor. The airbags could accidentally deploy
and cause damage or injury.

Fig. 11: Precaution For - Do Not Bump Around SRS Unit
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After a collision where a front airbag, side airbag or a seat belt tensioner, seat
belt buckle tensioner deployed, go to COMPONENT
REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT . After a
collision where the airbags did not deploy, inspect for any damage or any
deformation on the SRS unit, front impact sensors, side impact sensors, or rear
safing sensor. If there is any damage, replace the SRS unit and/or the sensors.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 12: Precaution For - Inspect For Any Damage Or Any Deformation
On SRS Unit
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Do not disassemble the SRS unit, front impact sensors, side impact sensors,
driver's seat position sensor, front passenger's weight sensors, or rear safing
sensor.

Be sure the SRS unit, front impact sensors, side impact sensors, and rear safing
sensor are installed securely with the mounting bolts torqued to 9.8 N.m (1.0
kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft). Whenever you remove or replace the SRS unit, safing sensor,
or all impact sensors, always install the components with new bolts.

Do not spill water or oil on the SRS unit or the side impact sensors.

WIRING PRECAUTIONS

Some of the SRS wiring can be identified by special yellow outer covering, and the
SRS connectors can be identified by their yellow color. Observe the instructions.

Never attempt to modify, splice, or repair SRS wiring. If there is an open or
damage in SRS wiring, replace the harness.

Fig. 13: Precaution For - Never Attempt To Modify, Splice, Or Repair
SRS Wiring
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Be sure to install the harness wires so they do not get pinched or interfere with
other parts.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 14: Precaution For - Installing Harness Wires
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Make sure all SRS ground locations are clean, and grounds are securely
fastened for optimum metal-to-metal contact. Poor grounds can cause
intermittent problems that are difficult to diagnose.

PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS

When using electrical test equipment, insert the probe of the tester into the wire
side of the connector. Do not insert the probe of the tester into the terminal side
of the connector, and do not tamper with the connector.

Fig. 15: Precaution For - Do Not Insert Probe Of Tester Into Terminal
Side Of Connector
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Use a U-shaped probe. Do not insert the probe forcibly.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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