Civic CX Hatchback L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1997)
Defect code:
032
Contention code:
B01
Template ID:
97-007A
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office You
must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
Repair Procedure
1.
Write down the radio station presets.
2.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable, and wait at least three minutes before continuing.
3.
With the front wheels aligned straight ahead, remove the access panel from the back of the steering wheel, then disconnect the 2P connector
between the driver's airbag and the cable reel.
NOTE:
Disconnecting the 2P connector automatically shorts the airbag wires; a shorting connector is not needed.
4.
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover.
5.
Remove the two bolt covers from the back of the steering wheel. Then remove and discard the two Torx bolts, disconnect the horn connector, and
remove the driver's airbag.