Side Airbag Replacement: Removal
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.
- Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
- Remove the front seat assembly (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Pull out the seat-back cover/pad as needed (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT ).
- Detach the clips (A) and wire ties (B) of side airbag harness from the seat cushion frame.
- Unzip the seat-cover from behind the seat-back (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Pull back the seat-back cover, then release the hook strips from the seat-back frame.
- Pull out the seat-back cover/pad as needed.
- Release the airbag attachment wire (A) from seat-back frame (B).
- Remove the mounting nut (C) and the side airbag (D).