Airbag and Tensioner Disposal - in the Vehicle
Airbag and Tensioner Disposal - in the Vehicle
Procedure
Before scrapping any front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, or front seat belt tensioners (including those in a whole vehicle to be scrapped), the part(s) must be deployed. If the vehicle is still within the warranty period, the Honda District Parts and Service Manager must give approval and/or special instruction before deploying the part(s). Only after the part(s) have been deployed (as the result of vehicle collision, for example), can they be scrapped. If the parts appear intact (not deployed), treat them with extreme caution. Follow this procedure.
1. Deploying Airbags In the Vehicle
If an SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, and front seat belt tensioners should be deployed while still in the vehicle. These parts should not be considered as salvageable parts and should never be installed in another vehicle.
Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Confirm that each front airbag, side airbag, side curtain airbag, or front seat belt tensioner is securely mounted.
3. Confirm that the deployment tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure on the tool label.
Driver's Airbag
4. Remove the access panel (A).
5. Disconnect the driver's airbag inflator connector (B) on the cable reel harness.
Front Passenger's Airbag
6. Lower the glove box.
7. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag inflator connector (A) on the dashboard wire harness.
Side Airbag
8. Disconnect the driver's and front passenger's side airbag inflator connectors (A) on the floor wire harness.
2-door
4-door
Side Curtain Airbag
9. 2-door: Remove the rear side trim panel.
10. 4-door: Remove the C-pillar trim.
11. Disconnect the left and right side curtain airbag inflator connectors (A) on the floor wire harness.
2-door
4-door
Front Seat Belt Tensioner
12. 2-door: Remove the rear side trim panel.
13. 4-door: Remove the B-pillar lower trim.
14. Disconnect the driver's and front passenger's seat belt tensioner connectors (A) on the floor wire harness. Pull the front seat belt out all the way and cut it.
15. Cut off each connector, and strip the ends of the wires. Twist each pair of unlike colored wires together, and clip an alligator clip (A) from the deployment tool to each pair.
NOTE:
* Place the deployment tool at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the vehicle.
* The driver's and front passenger's airbags have dual inflators. Twist each pair of unlike colored wires together, and clip an alligator clip to each pair.
16. 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 component. Go to Disposal of Damaged Components.
* If the red light on the tool comes on, the component is ready to be deployed.
17. 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 components deploy and the green light on the tool comes on, continue with this procedure.
* If a component does not deploy, and 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 for 30 minutes after deployment before touching the airbags.
18. Dispose of the complete airbag or tensioner. No part of it can be reused. Place it in a sturdy plastic bag (A), and seal it securely. Dispose of the deployed airbag according to your local regulations.