Activating Air Bag System (Civic & Civic Si)

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NOTE: To reconnect front SRS connectors, push sleeve-side connector half toward pawl-side connector half without touching sleeve. As connector halves are pressed together, pawl will push sleeve back. When connector halves are completely connected, pawl will release spring-loaded sleeve and connector will lock.

Ensure ignition is OFF and negative battery cable is disconnected. Wait at least 3 MINUTES. Connect 4-pin driver air bag connector. Install access panel.
Connect 4-pin passenger air bag connector. Install glove box. Connect driver and passenger side impact air bag module 2-pin connectors under seats.
Connect both front seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connectors to SRS main harness. Install trim panels. Connect both seat belt buckle tensioner connectors to SRS main harness.
Reconnect negative battery cable. Check SRS indicator light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Reprogram radio frequencies.

Fig 1: Disabling Passenger Air Bag (Civic Shown; Acura RSX Is Similar)

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Fig 2: Disabling Seat Belt Pretensioner (Civic Shown; Civic Si, CR-V, Insight & Odyssey Are Similar)

Fig 3: Disabling Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner (Civic Shown; Civic Si & CR-V Are Similar)