Passenger's Airbag

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, before you deploy the airbags, the Acura District Technical Manager must give approval and/or special instructions. Only after the airbags have been deployed (as the result of vehicle collision, for example), can they be scrapped.
If the airbags appear intact (not deployed), treat them with extreme caution. Follow this procedure:

Deploying the Airbags: 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 not be considered as salvageable parts and should never be installed in another vehicle.

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

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.
2. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure on the label on the tool.






3. Remove the glove box, then disconnect the 2P connector between the front passenger's airbag and SRS main harness.






4. Cut off the airbag connector, strip the ends of the airbag wires, and connect the special tool alligator clips to the airbag. Place the special tool approximately thirty feet (10 meters) 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 deploy the airbag. 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 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 Damaged Airbag Special Procedure.

WARNING: During deployment, the airbag can become hot enough to burn you. Wait thirty minutes after deployment before touching the airbag.






7. Dispose of the complete airbag. 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 handling a deployed airbag.
- Wash your hands and rinse them well with water after handling a deployed airbag.