Honda Element. Manual — part 144

1. Place the new side airbag on the seat-back frame (A). Tighten the side airbag mounting nuts (B).

Fig. 258: Identifying Seat-Back Frame And Side Airbag Mounting Nuts

2. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER

REPLACEMENT ).

3. Install the seat assembly (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then ' connect the side

airbag harness 2P connector.

4. Move the front seat and the seat-back through their full ranges of movement, making sure the harness

wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.

5. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

6. After installing the side 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.

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL

replace a side airbag, make sure that the seat-back cover is installed
properly. Improper installation may prevent proper deployment.

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Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are not pinched or
interfering with other parts.

NOTE:

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Review the interior trim replacement procedure before performing repair
or service (see A-PILLAR TRIM ).

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Removal of the side curtain airbag must be performed according to the
precautions/procedures described at the beginning of the SRS section
(see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ).

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The side curtain airbag system consists of the side curtain airbag module,

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1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

2. Remove the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

3. Disconnect the roof wire harness 2P connector (A) from the side curtain airbag connector.

Fig. 259: Identifying Roof Wire Harness 2P Connector

Left side shown; right side is similar.

4. Remove the mounting bolts (A) from the bracket and hook (B) from the protector.

including the roof trim, front grab handle, all grab handle brackets and
shielding protector. After the side curtain airbag has been deployed,
replace these parts (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION
AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).

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Fig. 260: Identifying Mounting Bolts And Hook

Left side shown; right side is similar.

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

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Installation of the side curtain airbag must be performed according to the
precautions/procedures described at the beginning of the SRS section
(see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ).

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If the airbag is frayed, or has any other visible damage, replace it. Do not

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2007-08 RESTRAINTS SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) - Element

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

mounting bolts (C).

Fig. 261: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Mounting Bolts

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

attempt to repair an airbag.

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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.

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Make sure that the side curtain airbag inflator tether brackets (A) are
installed properly.

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Make sure the tether straps (B) are not twisted, and there are no tubes,
hoses, or harnesses routed over the straps. Otherwise, the airbag may not
deploy properly.

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Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary,
replace them with new ones.

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2007-08 RESTRAINTS SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) - Element