Honda Civic Service Manual: Driver's Seat Position Sensor Removal and Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

Before doing this procedure, raise the driver's seat all the way up, and position all the way rearward.

1.

Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).

2.

Disconnect and isolate the negative cable and battery sensor (A) from the battery (B).

NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.

3.

Disconnect the positive cable (C) from the battery.

4.

Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2-door

1.

Remove the lower anchor cap (A).

2.

Remove the lower anchor bolt (B).

4-door

1.

Remove the anchor cover (A).

2.

Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).

1.

Remove both seat track end covers (A).

2.

Remove the seat mounting bolts (A).

3.

Disconnect the connectors (A).

4.

Detach the clips (B).

1.

Manual seat with height adjuster: Remove the height adjuster handle (A).

1.

Manual seat: Remove the recline knob (A).

2.

Remove the recline cover (B).

1.

Disconnect the driver's seat position sensor connector on the driver's seat wire harness.

2.

Remove the TORX bolt using a TORX T30 bit, then remove the driver's seat position sensor (A).

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

Be sure to install the harness so it is not pinched or interferes with other parts.

Check the driver's seat position sensor operation after the driver's seat position sensor replacement.

1.

Install the driver's seat position sensor (A) with the new TORX bolt using a TORX T30 bit.

2.

Connect the driver's seat position sensor connector on the driver's seat wire harness.

1.

Install the recline cover (A).

2.

Manual seat: Install the recline knob (B).

1.

Manual seat with height adjuster: Install the height adjuster handle (A).

1.

Connect the connectors (A).

2.

Install the clips (B).

3.

Install the seat mounting bolts (A).

NOTE:

4.

Install both seat track end covers (A).

2-door

1.

Assemble the washer, the collar, and the bushing on the lower anchor bolt as shown.

NOTE: Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the lower anchor bolt before reinstallation.

2.

Install the lower anchor bolt (A).

3.

Install the anchor cover (B).

4-door

1.

Install the lower anchor bolt (A).

2.

Install the anchor cover (A).

NOTE: If the battery performs abnormally, test the battery.

1.

Clean the battery terminals.

2.

Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery (B).

NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.

3.

Connect the negative cable and battery sensor (C) to the battery.

4.

Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.

1.

Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3.

Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

1.

Clear the DTC(s) by following the screen prompts on the HDS.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then wait for 10 seconds.

1.

Make sure the driver's seat is in the full forward position.

2.

From the HDS Main Menu, select SRS, then Data List.

3.

Using two pieces of tape (A), make alignment marks (B) on the recline cover (C) and the front door sill trim (D) as shown. The driver's seat position sensor should read NEAR on the HDS.

4.

Move the seat back in small increments (about 5 mm, 0.20 in) until the driver's seat position sensor reads NOT NEAR. The seat should be about 55 mm (2.17 in) from the front.

NOTE: It takes a few seconds for the HDS to display changes, so wait for about 5 seconds between each movement. If the driver's seat position sensor data does not work as described above, check the driver's seat position sensor for damage, and replace parts as needed.

5.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.