Deploying Airbags/Tensioner (Inside Vehicle)
Airbag DisposalSpecial Tool Required
Deployment Tool 07HAZ-SG00500
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, the Acura Parts and Service Manager must give approval and/or special instructions before you deploy the airbags. 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 Airbags In the Vehicle
If an SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its airbags should be deployed while still in the vehicle. The airbags should not be considered as salvageable parts and should never be installed in another vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Confirm that each airbag is securely mounted.
3. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure on the tool label.
Driver's Airbag:
4. Remove the access panel (A), then disconnect the 2P connector between the driver's airbag (B) and the cable reel (C).
Front Passenger's Airbag:
5. Remove the glove box, then disconnect the 2P connector between the front passenger's airbag (A) and SRS main harness (B).
6. 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 30 feet (10 meters) away from the airbag.
7. 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.
8. 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 30 minutes after deployment before touching the airbag.
9. Dispose of the complete airbag. No part of it can be reused. Place it in a sturdy plastic bag (A), and seal it securely.