Side Airbag Replacement: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

If the side airbag lid is secured with tape, remove the tape.
Do not open the lid on the side airbag cover.
Use a new mounting nut tightened to the specified torque.
If you are replacing a deployed airbag, replace the airbag attachment wire.
Make sure that the seat-back cover/pad is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent proper deployment.
Be sure to install the harness so that they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.

Place the side airbag (A) on the seat-back frame. Torque the new side airbag mounting nut (B).

Fig 1: Side Airbag On Seat-Back Frame And Side Airbag Mounting Nut With Torque Specifications
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Install the airbag attachment wire (C) in the seat-back frame (D).
Install the side airbag harness into the seat-back cover, then install the clip.
Install the seat-back cover/pad (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Install the clips (A) and wire ties (B) of side airbag harness to seat cushion frame.

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Harness Clips And Wire Ties
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Install the front seat assembly (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then connect the floor wire harness 2P connector.
Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
Move the front seat and the seat-back through their full ranges of movement, making sure the harness are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
Connect the HDS, and clear the DTCs (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).
After installing the side airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.