Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner; Disposal - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Disposal
Before scrapping any airbags (and seat belt
tens i oners~
(including those in a whole vehicle to be scrapped), the
airbags (and seat belt tensioners) must be deployed. If
the vehicle is still within the warranty period the Honda
District Service Manager must give approval and/or spe-
cial instructions, before you deploy the airbags (and seat
belt tensioners). Only after the airbags (and seat belt ten-
sioners) have been deployed (as the result of vehicle col-
lision, 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 the Airbags land Seat Belt Tensioners):
In-vehicle
If an SRS vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its airbags
land 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.
Confirm that each airbag land •• at belt
securely mounted; otherwise, severe per·
son81 injury could result from deployment.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon·
nect the positive cable.
2. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly
by following the check procedure on the tool label
or on page 24-98.
3. Remove the access panel, then disconnect the 2P
connector between the driver's airbag and the cable
reel (see page 24-23).
4. Remove the glove box, then disconnect the 2P con·
nector between the front passenger's airbag and
SRS main harness (see page 24-23).
5. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel, then dis·
connect the 2P connector between the seat belt ten·
sioner and side wire harness ('98 - 00 models) (see
page 24-23).
6. Cut off the airbag (and seat bett tensioner) connectors.
Strip the ends of the airbag (and seat belt tensioner)
wires, and connect the deployment tool alligator clips
to the airbag (and seat belt tensioner) . Place the
deployment tool at least thirty feet (10 meters) away
from the airbag (and seat belt tensioner).
DRIVER'S
AIRBAG
FRONT PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG
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BATTERY
DEPLOYMENT
TOOL
SEAT BELT
TENSIONER
(Yellow)
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