2003 HONDA CIVIC Indicator

sRs
Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement
Removal
1. Disconnectthe battery negative cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work,
2. Remove the glove box stops, and lower the glove
box.
3. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P
connector (A) from dashboard wire harness B.
Remove the three mounting nuts (A) from the
bracket. Cover the lid and dashboard with a cloth,
and pry carefully with a screwdriver to lift the front
passenger's airbag (B) out ofthe dashboard.
NOTE:The airbag lid has pawls on its side which
4.
aftach it to the dashboard.
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Installation
1. Place the new front passenger's airbag (A) into the
dashboard. Tighten the front passenger's airbag
mounting nuts (B).
9.8 N m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf ft}
Connect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector
(A)to dashboard wire harness B.
Raise the glove box, and reinstall the stops.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
After installing the airbag, confirm proper system
operation; Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS
indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and
then go off.
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)Side Airbag Replacement
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NOTE: Review the seat replacement pro6edure in the
Body section before pertorming repairs or service.
Removal
1. Disconnectthe battery negative cable, and wait atleast 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the side airbag harness 2P
connector {A).
Remove the seat assembly (see page 20-71) and
seat-back cover (see page 20-75).
Remove the mounting nut (A) and the side
airbag (B).
3.
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Installation
NOTE:. lf the side airbag lid issecured byatape, removelhe
rape.. Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover.. Use new mounting nuts tightened to the specified
torque.. Make sure that the seat-back cover is installedproperly, lmproper installation may prevent proper
deployment.. Be sure to install the harness wires so that they arenot pinched or interfering with other parts.
1. Place the new side airbag on the seat-back frame(A). Tighten the side airbag mounting nuts (B).
2. Installthe seat-back cover {see page 20-75).
3. Installthe seat assembly (see page 20-71), then
connect the side airbag harness 2P connector.
4. Move the front seat and the seat-back through their
full ranges of movement, making sure the harness
wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
6. After installing the side airbag, confirm proper
system operation;Turn the ignition switch ON (ll);
the SRS indicator should come on for about 6
seconds and then go off.

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Install the steering column covers.
lf necessary, center the cable reel. {New
replacement cable reels come centered.) Do this by
first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops,
Then rotate it counterclockwise labout 2 1 12 lurns)
untilthe arrow mark on the cable reel label Doints
straight up.
- A gn the projections on the cable reel with the
noles on the steering wheel, and installthe steering
Ai\eel with a new steering wheel bolt (A).
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8. lnstallthe driver's airbag (see page 23-113).
9. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
10. After installing the cable reel, confirm proper
syslem operalton:
. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS indicator
should come on for about 6 seconds and then go
off.. After the SRS indicator has turned off, turn the
steering wheel fully left and right to confirm the
SRS indicator does not come on.. Make sure the horn works.. Make sure the cruise control works,

sRs
SRS Unit Replacement
Removal
'1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the driver's and front passenger's
airbag connectors (see page 23-21).
3. Disconnectthe side airbag connectors (see page
23-211.
4.Disconnect both seat belt tensioner connectors (see
page 23-22) and both seat belt buckle tensioner
connectors {see page 23-221.
Remove the dashboard center lower cover (see
step 2 on page 20-57).
Pull down the console carpet on the passenger's
side, then remove the Torx bolt (A)from the SRS
unit.
7. Pull down the console carpet on the driver's side,
then disconnect the connectors. Remove the Torx
bolts (A), then pull out the SRS unit.
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lnstallation
1, Installthe new SRS unit (A)with Torx bolts (B), then
connect the connectors {C) to the SRS uniu push
them into position until they clicks.
NOTE: When tightening the Torx bolts to the
specified torque, be careful to turn them in so that
their heads rest squarely on the brackets.
Reinstall the dashboard center lower cover (see
step 2 on page 20-57).
Reconnect the driver's and front passenger's airbag
connectors (see page 23-21]'.
Reconnect the side airbag connectors (see page 23-
211.
Reconnect both seat belt tensioner connectors (see
page 23-221 and both seat belt buckle tensioner
connectors (see page 23-22).
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Initialize the OPDS unit (see page 23'27).
After installing the SRS unit, confirm proper system
operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS
indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and
then go off.
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9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m, 7.2 lbf ft)

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Side lmpact Sensor Replacement
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the appropriate side airbag 2P
connector (see step 4 on page 23-21).
3. Remove the seat assembly (see pa ge 20-71J.
4. Remove the front door silltrim and the B-pillar
lower trim panel (see page 20-50).
5. Disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connector
from the side impact sensor.
6. Remove the Torx bolt (A) using a Torx T30 bit, then
remove the side impact sensor (B).
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lnstallation
1. Install the new side impact sensor with a new Torx
bolt (A), then connect the floor wire harness 2P
connector {B) to the side impact sensor {C).
2.
3.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
After installing the side impact sensor, confirm
proper system operation:Turn the ignition switch
ON (ll); the SRS indicator should come on for about
6 seconds and then go off.
Install all removed parts.
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sRs
OPDS Unit Replacement
NOTE: Review the seat replacement procedures in the
body section before performing repairs or service.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the passenger's side airbag harness 2P
connector (see step 4 on page 23-2'll.
3. Remove the front passenger's seat assembly (see
page 20-71)and seat-back cover (see page2O-15],.
4. Remove the cover (A), then disconnect the OPDS
unit harness 8P and sensor connectors (B) from the
OPDS unit.
5. Remove the two screws (C) and the OPDS unit (D).
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Installation
1. Place the new OPDS unit (A) on the seat-back frame.
Tighten the two screws (B), and connect the OPDS
unit harness 8P and sensor connectors (C) to the
OPDS unit. Reinstallthe cover (D).
2.
4.
1.
Installthe seat-back cover (see page 20-75).
Install the seat assembly (see page 20-71), then
connect the side airbag harness 2P connector,
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make
sure there is nothing on the front passenger's seat.
Initialize the OPDS unit (see page 23-27).
After installing the OPDS unit, confirm proper
system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (ll);
the SRS indicator should come on for about 6
seconds and then go off.

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1.
Front lmpact Sensor Replacement
Removal
Disconnect the battery negative cable. and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector lsee
step 2 on page 23-21), the front passenger's airbag
4P connector (see step 3 on page 23-21), both seat
belt tensioner 2P connectors (see step 5 on page
23-221, and both seat belt buckle 4P connectors (see
step 6 on page 23-22).
Remove the front inner fender (see pag e 2O-1O21.
Disconnect the engine compartment wire harness
2P connector (A), and remove the two Torx bolts (B)
using a Torx T30 bit, then remove the front impact
sensor {C).
2.
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Installation
1. Installthe new front impact sensor with new Torx
bolts (A), then connect the engine compartment wire
harness 2P connector (B) to the front impact sensor
{c).
A9.8 N.m
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
After installing the front impact sensor, confirm
proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch
ON (ll); the SRS indicator should come on for about
6 seconds and then go off.
(1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf.ftl
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DTC Troubleshooting Indexes
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ABS Indicator Circuit
Heating/Ventilation ................................ 21-9 Replacement ...............-.....-..............-.... 20,96 Ball Joint BootssRS ........................................................ 23-28Replacement ......
... 19-52 Ball Joints
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18 16
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Accessory Powor Socket Front
Blowor Pow€r Transistor
.......22 50
Blower UnitRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 21-39
Fuel and Em issions .............................. 11-10 ABS/TCS ComoonentsHeating/Ventilation..............................21 10 Component Location Index ................. 19-30 Beverage Holder
SRS ........................................................ 23'30 CircuitDiaqram.......................... 19'42Blower MotorReplacement .....21 41
21-38
Power 0istribution ...............................22-46 TesVReplacement .............................. 22'149Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box ............... 22 45Under-hood Fuse/Belay Box ...............22 44 Accessory Power Sockets
Fuse/Relay lndexes
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Connector and Wire Harness lndexesComponent Connectors
Circuit Oiagram .................................. 22-149
Air Cleaner......2214 Rep1acemen1.....................................11-162
Air MixControl MotorMeintenence section .................... Section 3 Replacement ......................................... 21'34 Brake CelipersTest......................21-34 Overhaul19-14,23Gene.al lnlormation section........ Section 1
21.57
Airbag. Driver's
Ahernator FR Signal CircuitTroubleshooting .... .........-..........11 134
AntennaReplacement
Inspection ............................................. 19-24Rep|acement................. .................... 19-25
Bieke Meder Cylinder
Irake Discs
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19.10
A/C CompressolReplacement .......-...-............................. 21 -41
A/C Compr€ssor ClulchRep1acement......................................... 19-15.........22-103 Inspection ............................................. 19-16Inspecton........Overhaul ..........
A/C CondenserReplacement,.,
21-442l-49 Audio Unit
Replacement
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Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Clrcuit11-137
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Troubleshooting
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