Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid (2008)
Safing Sensor: Service and Repair
Rear Safing Sensor Replacement
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Disconnect both side curtain airbag 2P connectors.
3. Remove the rear seat.
4. Disconnect the floor wire harness 4P connector from the rear safing sensor.
5. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the TORX bolt (A), then remove the rear safing sensor (B).
Installation
1. Install the rear safing sensor (A) with a new TORX bolt (B) then connect the floor wire harness 4P connector (C) to the rear safing sensor.
2. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
3. Reinstall all removed parts.
4. After installing the rear safing sensor, 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.
