Airbag Deployment and Disposal

Airbag Disposal

Special Tools 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 deploying 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 passenger's dashboard lower cover, then disconnect the passenger's airbag 2P connector (A) from the SRS main harness.

Seat Belt Tensioner




6. Remove the seat belt tensioner, then disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connector (A) from the SRS main harness.




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




8. Cut off the airbag or seat belt tensioner connector, strip the ends of the airbag wires and seat belt tensioner wires (A), 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 components. Go to Disposal of Damaged Components.
- If the red light on the tool comes on, the component 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 airbags, can become hot enough to burn you. Wait 30 minutes after deployment before touching the airbags.




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.




Deploying Components Out of the Vehicle

If an intact airbag or seat belt tensioner 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 or on the tool label.
2. Position the airbag face up, outdoors on flat ground at least 30 feet (10 meters) from any obstacles or people.
3. Follow steps 8 through 11 of the in-vehicle deployment procedure.

Disposal of Damaged Components
1. If installed in the vehicle, follow the removal procedure for the driver's airbag, passenger's airbag, and seat belt tensioner.
2. In all cases, make a short circuit by cutting, stripping, and twisting together the two airbag inflator wires and seat belt tensioner wires.
3. Package the airbag or seat belt tensioner in the same packaging that the new replacement part came in.
4. Mark the outside of the box "DAMAGED AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYED" or "DAMAGED SEAT BELT TENSIONER NOT DEPLOYED" so it does not get confused with your parts stock.
5. Contact your Honda District Service Manager for how and where to return it for disposal.

Deployment Tool Check
1. Connect the yellow clips to both switch protector handles on the tool; connect the tool to a battery.
2. Push the operation switch: green means the tool is OK; red means the tool is faulty.
3. Disconnect the battery and the yellow clips.