Deploying the Airbags (Outside Vehicle)

Before scrapping any airbags or seat belt tensioners (including those in a whole car to be scrapped), the airbags must be deployed and the seat belt tensioners must be triggered. If the car is still within the warranty period, before deploying the airbag(s) or triggering the seat belt tensioners, the Acura District Technical Manager must give approval and/or special instruction. Only after the airbags are already deployed or the seat belt tensioners are triggered (as the result of vehicle collision, for example), can the normal scrapping procedure be done.

If the airbags or the seat belt tensioners appear intact (not deployed or triggered), treat them with extreme caution.

Follow the procedure, described below.

Deploying the Airbag(s): Out of-vehicle

Deploying The Airbag(s):Out Of-vehicle:

NOTE: If an intact airbag assembly 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:

WARNING: Position the airbag assembly face up, outdoors on flat ground at least thirty feet from any obstacles or people.

1. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure on the tool label or refer to Deployment Tool Check Procedure.
2. Remove the short connector from the airbag connector.
3. Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool:
- If the green light on the tool comes on, the airbag igniter circuit is defective and cannot be deployed. Go to Damaged Airbag Special Procedure.
- If the red light on the tool comes on, the airbag is ready to be deployed.

4. Push the tool's deployment switch. The airbag should deploy (deployment is both highly audible and visible - a loud noise and rapid inflation of the bag, followed by slow deflation).
- If deployment happens and the green light on the tool comes on, continue with this procedure.
- If the airbag doesn't deploy, yet the green light comes on, its igniter is defective. Go to Damaged Airbag Special Procedure.

WARNING: During deployment, the airbag assembly can become hot enough to burn you. Wait thirty minutes after deployment before touching the assembly.

Driver's Airbag:

5. Dispose of the complete airbag assembly. No part of it can be reused. Place it in a sturdy plastic bag and seal it securely.

CAUTION:
- Wear a face shield and gloves when handing a deployed airbag.
- Wash your hands and rinse them well with water after handling a deployed airbag.