Airbag Assembly Disposal and Deployment
NOTE:Before scrapping any airbag(s) (including those in a whole car to be scrapped), the airbag(s) must be deployed. Before you deploy the airbag(s), check to see if the car is still within the warranty period. If it is, contact the Honda District Service Manager for approval and special instructions.
NOTE:
Only after an airbag has been deployed (as the result of vehicle collision, for example), can it be scrapped.
NOTE:
If the airbag(s) appears intact (not deployed) it should be treated with extreme caution.
To deploy and dispose of the airbag assembly, follow this procedure:
DEPLOYING THE AIRBAG(S): IN-CAR
NOTE:
If an SRS car is to be entirely scrapped, its airbag(s) should be deployed while still in the car. The airbag(s) should not be considered a salvageable part and should never be installed in another car.
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 referring to DEPLOYMENT TOOL CHECK PROCEDURE in this article or the instructions on the deployment tools' box label.
SRS Connector Access Panel Removal:
Driver's Side:
3. Remove the access panel, then disconnect the 3-P connector between the driver's airbag and the cable reel.
3-P Connector Between SRS Main Connector And Passenger Side Airbag:
Front Passenger's Side:
4. Remove the glove box, then disconnect the 3-P connector between the front passenger's airbag and SRS main harness.
Installation Of Airbag Deployment Tool:
5. Cut off the airbag connector, strip the ends of the airbag wires, and connect the special tool alligator clips to the bare wires. Place the special tool approximately thirty feet away from the airbag.
6. Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool:
If the green light on the tool goes on, the airbag igniter circuit is defective and cannot be deployed. Go to DAMAGED AIRBAG SPECIAL PROCEDURE within this article.
If the red light on the tool goes on, the airbag is ready to be deployed.
7. 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 audible/visible deployment happens and the green light on the tool goes on, continue with this procedure.
If the airbag doesn't deploy, yet the green light goes ON, its igniter is defective. Go to DAMAGED AIRBAG SPECIAL PROCEDURE within this article.
WARNING:
During deployment, the airbag assembly can become hot enough to burn you. Wait thirty minutes after deployment before touching the assembly.
Disposal Of Airbag Assembly:
8. 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.
DEPLOYING THE AIRBAG: OUT-OF-CAR
NOTE:
If an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped car or has been found defective or damaged during transit, storage, or service, it should be deployed as follows:
Position Of Airbag Assembly For Deployment:
WARNING:
Position the airbag assembly face up, outdoors on flat ground at least thirty feet from any obstacles or people. 4
1. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly by referring to DEPLOYMENT TOOL CHECK PROCEDURE in this article or the instructions on the deployment tools' box label.
2. Remove the short connector from the airbag connector.
3. Follow steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the In-Car Deployment procedure.
DAMAGED AIRBAG SPECIAL PROCEDURE
WARNING:
If an airbag cannot be deployed, it should not be treated as normal scrap; it should still be considered a potentially explosive device that can cause serious injury.
1. If installed in a car, refer to Removal/Installation.
2. In all cases, make sure a short connector is properly installed on the airbag connector, refer to Short Connector.
3. Package the airbag in exactly the same packaging that the new replacement part came in.
4. Mark the outside of the box "DAMAGED AIRBAG 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 PROCEDURE
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.