Side Curtain Airbag Replacement: Removal

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If replacing 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.
Review the interior trim replacement procedure before doing repair or service (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS ).
Removal of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precautions and Procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ).

Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
Remove the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connector (A) from the side curtain airbag.

Fig 1: Identifying Floor Wire Harness 2P Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Left side shown; right side is similar.
Remove the mounting bolts (A) and mounting bolts (B) from the bracket. Detach the clips (C), then remove the side curtain airbag (D).

Fig 2: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag, Mounting Bolts And Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Left side shown; right side similar