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Side Curtain Airbag Replacement: Installation

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NOTE:
  • 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.
  • Installation of the side curtain airbag must be done according to 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.
  • Make sure the side curtain airbag and the securing tape is not cut or is peeling. If the airbag or the tape is cut or is peeling, replace the airbag.
  • If there is any damage to the side curtain airbag, do not try to repair it. Replace any damaged side curtain airbag.
  1. Place the side curtain airbag assembly on the side of the roof, and fit its clip (A) into the hole in the body. Tighten the new side curtain airbag mounting bolts (B) and mounting screws (C) to the specified torque, and the clip is pushed until stopping.

    Left side shown; right side is similar.

    Fig 1: View Of Side Curtain Airbag Assembly On Side Of Roof & Clip Into Holes In Body With Torque Specifications
    G05960603Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Connect the side curtain airbag inflator 2P connector (A) on the floor wire harness.

    Left side shown; right side is similar.

    Fig 2: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Inflator Wire Harness 2P Connector
    G05960604Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
  4. Connect the HDS, and clear the DTCs (see READING THE DTC  ).
  5. 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 go off.
  6. Install all removed parts.
  7. Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap (see CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP  ).
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