2003 HONDA CIVIC Front

sRs
Airbag Disposal
Special Tool Required
Deployment tool 07HAz-SG00500
Before scrapping any airbags, side airbags, seat belt
tensioners, or seat belt buckle tensioners (including
those in a whole vehicle to be scrapped), the airbags,
side airbags, seat belt tensioners, or seat belt buckle
tensioners must be deployed. lf the vehicle is still within
the warranty period, the Honda District Service
Manager must give approval and/or special instruction
before deploying the airbags, side airbags, seat belt
tensioners, or seat belt buckle tensioners. Only after the
airbags, side airbags, seat belt tensioners, or seat belt
buckle tensioners have been deployed (as the result of
vehicle collision, for example), can they be scrapped.
lf the airbags, side airbags, seat belt tensioners, and
seat belt buckle tensioners appear intact (not deployed),
treat them with extreme caution. Follow this Drocedure.
Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle
lf an SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its
airbags, side airbags. seat belt tensioners. and seat belt
buckle tensioners should be deoloved while still in the
vehicle. The airbags, side airbags, seat belttensioners,
and seat belt buckle tensioners should not be
considered as salvageable parts and should never be
installed in another vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the
battery negative cable, and wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Confirm that each airbag, side airbag, or seat belt
tensioner is securely mounted.
3. Conf irm that the specia I tool isfunctioning properly
by following the check procedure on the tool label.
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Driver's Airbag:
4. Remove the access panel f rom the steering wheel,
then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector
from the cable reel (see step 2 on page 23-21).
Front Passenger's Airbag:
5. Lowerthe glove box, then disconnectthe front
passenger's airbag 4P connector from dashboard
wire harness B (see step 3 on page 23-211.
Side Airbag:
6. Disconnect the side airbag 2P connectors from the
floor wire harness (see step 4 on page 23-211.
Seat belt tensioner:
7. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connectors
from the floor wire harness {see step 5 on page 23-
22). Pull the seat belt out all the way, and cut it off.
Seat belt buckle tensioner:
8, Disconnect the seat belt buckle tensioner 4P
connectors from the floor wire harness (see step 6
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9. Cut off each connector, strip the ends of the wires,
and connect the deployment tool alligator clips (A)
to the wires. Place the deployment tool at least 30
feet (10 meters) away from the vehicle.
NOTE: The driver's airbag and the front passenger's
airbag each have four wires, two yellow and two
red. Twist each Dair of unlike colored wires
together, and connect an alligator clip to each pair.
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10. Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool.
. lf the green light on the tool comes on, the igniter
circuit is defective and cannot deDlov the
component. Go to Disposal of Damaged
ComDonents.. lf the red light on the tool comes on, the
component is ready to be deployed.
11. Push the tool's deployment switch. The airbags and
tensioners should deploy (deployment is both
highly audible and visible: a loud noise and rapid
inflation of the bag, followed by slow deflation).
. lf the components deploy and the green light on
the tool comes on, continue with this procedure.
. lf a component doesn't deploy, yet the green
light comes on, its igniter is defective. Go to
Disposal of Damaged components.. During deployment, the airbags can become hot
enough to burn you. Wait 30 minutes after
deployment before touching the airbags.
12. Dispose ofthe complete airbag. No pan of it can be
reused. Place it in a sturdy plastic bag (A), and seal
rt securery.
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Airbag Disposal (cont'dl
Deploying Components Out of the Vehicle
lf an intact airbag or tensioner has been removed from
a scrapped vehicle, or has been found defective or
damaged during transit, storage, or service, it should be
deoloved as follows:
1. Confirm that the special tool isfunctioning properly
by following the check procedure on this page or
on the tool label.
2. Position the airbag face up, outdoors, on flat
ground, at least 30 feet (10 meters) from any
obstacles or DeoDle.
3. Follow steps 9 through 1 1 of the in-vehicle
deployment procedure.
Disposal of Damaged Components
1. lf installed in a vehicle, follow the removal
procedure for the driver's airbag (see page 23-113),
front passenger's airbag (see page 23-114), side
airbag (see page 23-115). seat belt tensioner (see
page 23-4), and seat belt buckle tensioner.
2. In all cases. make a short circuit by cutting,
stripping, and twisting together the two inflator
wires.
NOTE; The driver's and passenger's airbag each
have four wires: twist each pair of like-colored
wires together
Package the component in the same packaging that
the new reolacement Dart came in.
Mark the outside of the box "DAMAGED AIRBAG
NOT DEPLOYED'" ''DAMAGED SIDE AIRBAG NOT
DEPLOYED", "DAMAGED SEAT BELT TENSIONER
NOT DEPLOYED" or "DAlvlAGED SEAT BELT
BUCKLE TENSIONER NOT DEPLOYED" so it does
not get confused with your parts stock.
Contact your Honda District Service Manager for
how and where to return it for disposal.
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Deployment Tool Check
1. Connect the yellow clips to both switch protector
handles on the tool; connect the tool to a battery.
2. Push the operation switch: green means the tool is
OK; red means the tool is faulty
3. Disconnectthe battery and the yellow clips.
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Cable Reel Replacement
Removal
1. Make sure the front wheels are aligned straight
ahead.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes.
Remove the driver's airbag {see page 23-113).
Disconnect the connector (Al from the cruise
control sevresume switch, then remove the
steering wheel bolt (B).
Align the front wheels straight ahead, then remove
the steering wheel with a steering wheel puller (see
step 3 on page '17-6).
Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering
column shaftwhen removing the steering wheel.
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6. Remove the dashboard lower cover (Ai.
Remove the column cover screws (A), then remove
the column covers (8, C).
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Cable Reel Replacement (cont'd)
Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P
connector (A)from the cable reel, then disconnect
the dashboard wire harness 5P connector {B} from
the cable reel.
9. Release the tab (B), then pull offthecable reel (A).
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Installation
1. Before installing the steering wheel. align the front
wheels straight ahead.
2. lf not already done, disconnect the battery negative
cable, and wait at least 3 minutes.
3. Setthe cancel sleeve (A) so the projections (B) are
aligned vertically.
Carefully install the cable reel (A) on the steering
column shaft. Then connect lhe 5P connector {B)
and the 4P connector (C).
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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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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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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).
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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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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).
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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.