Deploying Airbags/Tensioner (Inside Vehicle)

Airbag Disposal

Special 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 Honda District Service Manager must give approval and/or special instructions before you deploy the airbags (and seat belt tensioners). Only after the airbags (and seat belt tensioners) have been deployed (as the result of vehicle collision, for example), can they be scrapped. If the airbags (and seat belt tensioners) 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 (and seat belt tensioners) should be deployed while still in the vehicle. The airbags (and seat belt tensioners) should not be considered as salvageable parts and should never be installed in another vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Confirm that each airbag and each seat belt tensioner 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 driver's airbag 2P connector (B) from the cable reel.

Passenger's Airbag:




5. Remove the glove box, then disconnect the passenger's airbag 2P connector (A) from the floor wire harness.

Seat Belt Tensioner:




6. Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel assembly, then disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connector (A) from the floor wire harness.




7. Pull the seat belt (A) out all the way and cut it.




8. Cut off the air-bag or seat belt tensioner connector, strip the ends of the airbag wires and seat belt tensioner wires and connect the deployment tool alligator clips (A) to the airbags and seat belt tensioners. Place the deployment tool at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from the vehicle.
9. Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool.
- If the green light on the tool comes on, the igniter circuit is defective and cannot deploy the airbag or seat belt tensioner. Go to Disposal of Damaged Components.
- If the red light on the tool comes on, the airbag or seat belt tensioner is ready to be deployed.

10. Push the tool's deployment switch. The airbags and tensioners 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 Components.
- During deployment the airbag can become hot enough to burn you. Wait 30 minutes after deployment before touching the airbag.




11. Dispose of the complete airbag. No part of it can be reused. Place it in a sturdy plastic bag (A) and seal it securely.