Honda Civic Service Manual: Side Impact Sensor (First) Removal and Installation (4-door)

1.

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

2.

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

NOTE:

3.

Disconnect the positive cable (D) from the battery.

4.

Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

1.

Driver's side: Remove the cap (A) from the front door sill trim (B).

2.

Driver's side: Remove the opener lock cylinder (C).

3.

Driver's side: Remove the screw (A).

4.

Remove the front door sill trim (A).

1.

While pushing down on the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handle (B) to release the hook (C).

2.

While pulling up the seat cushion, remove the rear door sill trim (D).

1.

Remove the front door opening seal (A) and the rear door opening seal (B) as needed.

1.

Slide the front seat forward fully.

2.

13-14 Models (driver's side): Remove the B-pillar lower cover (A).

3.

Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).

1.

Disconnect the side impact sensor (first) connector on the floor wire harness.

2.

Remove the TORX bolt using a TORX T30 bit, then remove the side impact sensor (first) (A).

1.

Install the side impact sensor (first) (A) with the new TORX bolt using a TORX T30 bit.

2.

Connect the side impact sensor (first) connector on the floor wire harness.

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

1.

Clean the battery terminals.

2.

Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery.

NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.

3.

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

NOTE: To protect the battery sensor connector (C) from damage, do not hold it when installing the negative terminal.

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.

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

1.

Install the B-pillar lower trim (A).

2.

13-14 Models (driver's side): Install the B-pillar lower cover (A).

1.

Install the front door opening seal (A) and the rear door opening seal (B).

1.

While pulling up the rear seat cushion (A), install the rear door sill trim (B).

2.

Push down the seat cushion, then install the hook (C) to the rear seat cushion clip (D).

1.

Install the front door sill trim (A).

2.

Driver's side: Install the screw (A).

3.

Driver's side: Install the opener lock cylinder (A).

4.

Driver's side: Install the cap (B) to the front door sill trim (C).