Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 2258

S R S
A i r b a g D i s p o s a l
Special Tools Required
Deployment tool 07HAZ-SG00500
Before scrapping any airbags, side airbags, side curtain
airbags, or seat belt tensioners (including those in a
w h o l e vehicle to be scrapped), the part(s) must be
deployed. If the vehicle is still w i t h i n the warranty
period, the Honda District Manager m u s t give approval
and/or special instruction before d e p l o y i n g 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 t h e m w i t h
extreme caution. Follow this procedure.
Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle
If an SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its
airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, and seat belt
tensioners should be deployed w h i l e still in the vehicle.
These parts should not be considered as salvageable
parts and should never be installed in another vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, t h e n disconnect the
battery negative cable, and w a i t at least 3 minutes.
2. Confirm that each airbag, side airbag, side curtain
airbag, or seat belt tensioner is securely m o u n t e d .
3. Confirm that the d e p l o y m e n t tool is functioning
properly by f o l l o w i n g the check procedure on the
tool label.
Driver's Airbag
4. Remove the access panel (A) f r o m the steering
w h e e l , then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P
connector (B) f r o m the cable reel.
Front Passenger's Airbag
5. Remove the glove box, then disconnect the front
passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) f r o m the
dashboard w i r e harness.
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