Airbag and Tensioner Disposal: Disposal

NOTE: 

• Before scrapping any front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner, 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.
• Please read the tool manual precautions and procedures for more details of the deployment tool.

• 1. Airbag and Tensioner - Dispose

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  Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle 

  If an SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner, 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.

  1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure , then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

  2. Confirm that each front airbag, side airbag, side curtain airbag, driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner, 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.

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  Front Passenger's Airbag  6. Lower the glove box . 7. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag inflator connector (A) on the dashboard wire harness.

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  Side Airbag  8. Disconnect the driver's and front passenger's side airbag inflator connectors (A) on the floor wire harness.

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  Side Curtain Airbag  9. Remove the headliner . 10. Locate the left and right side curtain airbag inflator connectors (A) on the floor wire harness. Do not disconnect the side curtain airbag inflator connectors.

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  Front Seat Belt Tensioner (USA and Canada models)  11.Remove the center pillar lower trim - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar AreasInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate AreasInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo AreasInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side AreaInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas . 12. Locate the driver's and front passenger's seat belt tensioner connectors (A) on the floor wire harness. Do not disconnect the front seat belt tensioner connectors. 13. Front passenger's side: Locate the selectable energy absorption device connector (B) on the floor wire harness. Do not disconnect the selectable energy absorption device connector.

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  Front Seat Belt Tensioner (Mexico models)  14.Remove the center pillar lower trim - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar AreasInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate AreasInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo AreasInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side AreaInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas . 15. Locate the left and front passenger's seat belt tensioner connectors (A) on the floor wire harness. Do not disconnect the front seat belt tensioner connectors.

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  Driver's Seat Belt Outer Lap Tensioner (USA and Canada models)  16.Remove the center pillar lower trim - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar AreasInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate AreasInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo AreasInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side AreaInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas . 17. Disconnect the driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner connector (A) on the floor wire harness.

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  18. Cut off each connector and strip the ends of the wires. To prevent inflators from being deployed unexpectedly, twist each pair of wires coming from each inflator to have each inflator short-circuited 19. Select one pair of wires and untwist the wires. Clip an alligator clip (A) to each end of the wires, so that the inflator is ready to be deployed. NOTE:  Place the deployment tool at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the vehicle. Since the driver's and front passenger's airbag have dual inflators, make sure to twist the correct pair of wires to have each inflator short-circuited. (USA and Canada models) 20. Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool. NOTE:  If the LED light on the tool comes on, the component is ready to be deployed. 21. 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, continue with this procedure. If a component does not deploy, 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.

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  22. 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.

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  Deploying Components Out of the Vehicle  If an intact airbag or 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:

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  1. Confirm that the deployment tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle on the tool label 2. Position the airbag face up, outdoors, on flat ground, at least 10 m (33 ft) from any obstacles or people 3. Cut off each connector and strip the ends of the wires. To prevent inflators from being deployed unexpectedly, twist each pair of wires coming from each inflator to have each inflator short-circuited 4. Select one pair of wires and untwist the wires. Clip an alligator clip to each end of the wires, so that the inflator is ready to be deployed. NOTE:  Since the driver's and front passenger's airbag have dual inflators, make sure to twist the correct pair of wires to have each inflator short-circuited. (USA and Canada models) 5. Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool. NOTE:  If the LED light on the tool comes on, the component is ready to be deployed 6. 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, continue with this procedure. If a component does not deploy, 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. 7. 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.

  Disposal of Damaged Components  1. If installed in a vehicle, follow the removal procedure for the driver's airbag , the front passenger's airbag , the side airbag , the side curtain airbag , and the front seat belt tensioner . 2. In all cases, make a short circuit by cutting, stripping, and twisting together the two inflator wires. NOTE:  Since the driver's and front passenger's airbags have dual inflators, make sure to twist the correct pair of wires to have each inflator short-circuited. (USA and Canada models) 3. Package the component in exactly the same packaging that the new replacement part came in. 4. Mark the outside of the box DAMAGED AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYED, DAMAGED SIDE AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYED, DAMAGED SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYED, DAMAGED SEAT BELT OUTER LAP TENSIONER NOT DEPLOYED, or DAMAGED SEAT BELT TENSIONER NOT DEPLOYED so it does not get confused with your parts stock. 5. Contact your Honda District Parts and Service Manager for instructions on how and where to return it for disposal.