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Side Curtain Airbag Replacement: Installation

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NOTE:
  • If replace the side curtain airbag after deployment, refer to COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT  for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
  • Installation of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precautions and Procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES  ).
  • If the airbag is frayed, or has any other visible damage, replace it. Do not attempt to repair an airbag.
  • When you install the airbag, make sure it is not twisted, and that it is not caught between the inflator bracket by the bracket bolts.
  • Make sure that the side curtain airbag inflator retainer is installed properly. Otherwise the airbag could incorrectly deploy and cause damage or injuries.
  • If there is any damage to the curtain airbag, do not try to repair it. Replace any damage side curtain airbag.
  1. Place the side curtain airbag assembly on the side of the roof. Tighten the side curtain airbag mounting bolts (A) and mounting bolts (B) Attach the clips (C).
    Fig 1: Clips And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
    G08058510Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Route the side curtain airbag tab (A) through the rear grab handle bracket (B) and over the top, and hook the tab onto the bracket's arrow tab (C).
    Fig 2: Routing Side Curtain Airbag Tab
    G08058511Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Connect the floor wire harness 2P connector (A) to the side curtain airbag.
    Fig 3: Identifying Floor Wire Harness 2P Connector
    G08058512Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ).
  5. Clear any DTCs with the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS  ).
  6. After installing the side curtain airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
  7. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal. If any clips are stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
  8. Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap (see CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP  ).