Side Curtain Airbag Replacement: Removal

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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.
Review the interior trim replacement procedure before doing repair or service (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ).
Removal of the side curtain airbag must be done according to PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES .
The side curtain airbag system consists of many components. When the side curtain airbag has been deployed, go to COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT , and replace all of the parts listed.

Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
Remove the cargo area side trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA ).
Disconnect the side curtain airbag wire harness 2P connector (A) from the side curtain airbag.

Fig 1: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Inflator Wire Harness 2P Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Left side shown; right side is similar.
Remove the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the side airbag mounting bolts (A) and mounting screws (B) from the bracket. Detach the clip (C), then remove the side curtain airbag (D).

Fig 2: Identifying Side Airbag Mounting Bolts & Mounting Screws With Bracket
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Left side shown; right side is similar.
Install all removed parts in reverse order of removal. If any clips are stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap (see Checking and Adjusting the Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap ).