Side Airbag

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): In-Vehicle

NOTE: If an SRS vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its airbags should be deployed while still in the vehicle. The airbags should riot be considered as salvageable parts and should never be installed in another vehicle.

WARNING: Confirm that each airbag assembly is securely mounted; otherwise, severe personal injury could result from deployment.

1. Disconnect both the negative cable and positive cable from the battery.
2. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure on the label of the tool.
3. Disconnect the connector between the side airbag and the SRS floor harness.
4. Cut off the airbag connector, then strip the ends of the wires, and connect the special tool alligator clips to them. Place the special tool approximately thirty feet (10 m) away from the airbag.
5. 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.

6. 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:

7. 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.