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Removal
24-192SRS
Side Curtain Airbag Replacement
A
NOTE: If replacing the side curtain airbag after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After
Deployment (see page 24-185) for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
NOTE:
Review the interior trim replacement procedure before doing repair or service (see page 20-69).
Removal of the side curtain airbag must be done according to the Precautions and Procedures (see page 24-13).
The side curtain airbag system consists of the side curtain airbag module, including the roof trim, front grab handle, all grab handle brackets and shielding protector. After the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace these parts
(see page 24-185).
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see page 22-68), then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Remove the headliner (see page 20-84).
3. Disconnect the side curtain airbag 2P connector (A) from the floor wire harness.
Left side shown; right side is similar.
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AA
A A
A
4. Remove the mounting bolts (A) from the bracket.
(cont’d)
Left side shown; right side is similar.
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Installation
24-194SRS
Side Curtain Airbag Replacement (cont’d)
A
6.0 N·m
(0.6 kgf·m, 4.0 lbf·ft)
A
6.0 N·m
(0.6 kgf·m, 4.0 lbf·ft)
A
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) A
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
A
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
NOTE: Installation of the side curtain airbag must be done according to the Precautions and Procedures (see page 24-13).
If the airbag is frayed, or has only 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 accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.
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. Tighten the side curtain airbag mounting bolts (A).
Left side shown; right side is similar. Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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A
2. Connect the side curtain airbag 2P connector (A) to the floor wire harness.
3. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see page 22-68).
4. Clear any DTCs (see page 24-23).
5. After installing the side curtain airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); theSRS 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 page 24-187).
Left side shown; right side is similar.
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Special Tools Required
Driver’s Airbag
Front Passenger’s Airbag
Side Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag
Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle
24-196
SRS
Airbag and Tensioner Disposal
A
B
A
A
A
Deployment tool 07HAZ-SG00500
Before scrapping any airbags, side airbags, side curtain
airbags, seat belt tensioners, or seat belt buckle
tensioner (including those in a whole vehicle to be
scrapped), the part(s) must be deployed. If the vehicle is
still within the warranty period, the Honda District Parts
and Service Manager must give approval and/or special
instructions before deploying the part(s). Only after the
part(s) have been deployed (as the result of vehicle
collision, for example), can they be scrapped.
If the parts appear intact (not deployed), treat them with
extreme caution. Follow this procedure.
If an SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its
airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, seat belt
tensioners, and seat belt buckle tensioner should be
deployed while still in the vehicle. These parts should
not be considered as salvageable parts and should
never be installed in another vehicle.1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then disconnect the negative cable from the battery,
then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Confirm that each airbag, side airbag, side curtain airbag, seat belt tensioner, or seat belt buckle
tensioner is securely mounted.
3. Confirm that the deployment tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure on the
tool label.
4. Remove the access panel (A) from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver’s airbag 4P
connector (B) from the cable reel. 5. Remove the glove box, then disconnect the front
passenger’s airbag 4P connector (A) from the
dashboard wire harness.
6. Disconnect the side airbag 2P connector (A) from the floor wire harness.
7. Disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connector from the side curtain airbag (A).
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Seat Belt Tensioner
Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
24-197
A
A A
A
30 ft
(10 m) 07HAZ-SG00500
A 30 ft
(10 m)
07HAZ-SG00500
8. Disconnect the floor wire harness 4P connector (A) from the seat belt tensioner. Pull the seat belt out
all the way and cut it.
9. Disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connector (A) from the seat belt buckle tensioner. 10. Cut off each connector, and strip the ends of the
wires. Twist each pair of unlike colored wires
together, and clip an alligator clips (A) from the
deployment tool to each pair.
NOTE: Place the deployment tool at least 30 ft (10 m) away from the vehicle.
The driver’s and front passenger’s airbags have dual inflators. Twist each pair of unlike colored
wires together, and clip an alligator clip to each
pair.
(cont’d)
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Deploying Components Out of the Vehicle
24-198SRS
Airbag and Tensioner Disposal (cont’d)
A
11. Connect a 12 V battery to the tool.
If the green light on the tool comes on, the ignitercircuit is defective and cannot deploy the
component. Go to Disposal of Damaged
Components.
If the red light on the tool comes on, the component is ready to be deployed.
12. 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).
If the components deploy and the green light on the tool comes on, continue with this procedure.
If a component does not deploy, and 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 for 30 minutes after
deployment before touching the airbags.
13. Dispose of the complete airbag. No part of it can be reused. Place it in a sturdy plastic bag (A), and seal
it securely. Dispose of the deployed airbag
according to your local regulations. If 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
deployed as follows:
1. Confirm that the deployment tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure
Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle on the tool label.
2. Position the airbag face up, outdoors, on flat ground, at least 30 ft (10 m) from any obstacles or
people.
3. Follow steps 10 through 13 of the in-vehicle deployment procedure.
NOTE: The driver’s and front passenger’s airbags
have dual inflators. Twist each pair of unlike
colored wires together, and clip an alligator clip to
each pair.
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Disposal of Damaged ComponentsDeployment Tool Check
24-199
1. If installed in a vehicle, follow the removal
procedure for the driver’s airbag (see page 24-188),
front passenger’s airbag (see page 24-189), side
airbag (see page 24-191), side curtain airbag
(see page 24-192), seat belt tensioner (see page
24-4), and seat belt buckle tensioner (see page 24-6).
2. In all cases, make a short circuit by cutting, stripping, and twisting together the two inflator
wires.
NOTE: The driver’s and front passenger’s airbags
have dual inflators. The like color wires go to the
individual inflators.
3. Package the component in exactly the same
packaging that the new replacement part came in.
4. Mark the outside of the box DAMAGED AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYED, DAMAGED SIDE AIRBAG NOT
DEPLOYED, DAMAGED SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
NOT DEPLOYED, or DAMAGED SEAT BELT
TENSIONER NOT DEPLOYED so it does not get
confused with your parts stock.
5. Contact your Acura District Parts and Service Manager for instructions on how and where to
return it for disposal. 1. Connect the yellow clips to both switch protector
handles on the tool.
2. Then connect the red lead to the positive battery post and the black lead to the negative battery post.
3. Push the operation switch: The green light should come on, indicating that the tool is operating
properly and is ready for use. If the red light stays
on, the tool is faulty, and another one must be used
for the procedure.
4. Disconnect the tool clips and connectors from the protector handles and the battery.
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