Deploying the Airbags (Outside Vehicle)
Special Tool RequiredDeployment Tool 07HAZ-SGOO5OO
Before scrapping any airbags (including those in a whole vehicle to be scrapped), the airbags must be deployed. If the vehicle is still within the warranty period, before you deploy the airbags, the Acura District Service Manager must give approval and/or special instructions. Only after the airbags have been deployed (as the result of vehicle collision, for example), can they be scrapped. If the airbags appear intact (not deployed), treat them with extreme caution. Follow this procedure:
Deploying the Airbags Out of the vehicle
If an intact airbag 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 special tool is functioning 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 thirty feet (10 meters) from any obstacles or people.
3. Cut off the airbag connector, strip the ends of the airbag wires, and connect the deployment tool alligator clips (A) to the airbag. Place the deployment tool at least thirty feet (10 meters) away from the airbag.
4. 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 deploy the airbag. Go to Disposal of Damaged Airbag.
- If the red light on the tool comes on, the airbag is ready to be deployed.
5. 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 the airbags deploy and the green light on the tool comes on, continue with this procedure.
- If an airbag doesn't deploy, yet the green light comes ON, its igniter is defective. Go to Disposal of Damaged Airbag.
- During deployment the airbag can become hot enough to burn you. Wait thirty minutes after deployment before touching the airbag.
6. Dispose of the complete airbag. No part of it can be reused. Place it in a sturdy plastic bag, and seal it securely.