Honda Civic Service Manual: Side Impact Sensor (Second) Removal and Installation (2-door)

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.

1.

Driver's side: Remove the lower anchor cap (A).

2.

Driver's side: Remove the lower anchor bolt (B).

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

Remove the front door sill trim (A).

1.

Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

2.

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

3.

Remove the rear seat cushion.

1.

Remove the rear seat-back (A).

1.

Remove the right rear seat-back (A).

1.

Remove the center pivot bracket (A).

2.

If necessary, remove the bushing (B).

1.

Remove the bolt (A) securing the left rear seat-back (B).

2.

Extend the center seat belt (A), then remove the left rear seat-back (B).

1.

Remove the cap (A) and the clip (B).

2.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

3.

Lower the coat hanger hook (A), then remove the screw (B).

4.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

5.

Pull out the quarter pillar trim (A) to release the clips.

6.

Remove the quarter pillar trim.

NOTE: The rear clip (B) will stay in the body.

7.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

8.

Remove the rear clip (A).

9.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Fold down the seat-back(s).

2.

From the trunk compartment, disconnect the connector (A).

3.

From the trunk compartment, detach the clips (A).

4.

Release the hooks (A).

5.

Pull out both rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C), then remove the rear shelf trim.

1.

Remove the rear side trim panel (A).

1.

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

2.

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

1.

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

2.

Connect the side impact sensor (second) 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 (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.

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 rear side trim panel (A).

1.

Slip the rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C).

2.

Install the hooks (A).

3.

Install the clips (A).

4.

From the trunk compartment, connect the connector (A).

5.

Raise the seat-back(s).

1.

Install the new rear clip (A) to the quarter pillar trim (B).

2.

Fit the clips into the holes in the quarter pillar.

3.

Lightly push the quarter pillar trim (A) into place, then install the trim.

NOTE:

4.

Install the screw (A).

5.

Install the clip (A) and the cap (B).

1.

Extend the center seat belt (A), then install the pivot shaft (B) to the center pivot bracket (C).

2.

Install the left rear seat-back (A).

1.

If necessary, install the bushing (A).

2.

Install the center pivot bracket (B).

1.

Install the right rear seat-back (A).

1.

Install the rear seat-back (A).

1.

Install the hooks (A) to the rear seat cushion clips (B).

2.

Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

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).

5.

Driver's side: 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.

6.

Driver's side: Install the lower anchor bolt (A).

7.

Driver's side: Install the lower anchor cap (B).