Airbag Disposal; Deploying Airbags In The Vehicle - Honda S2000 Service Manual

Airbag Disposal
SpecialTool Required
Deployment Tool 07HAZ-SG00500
Before scrapping any airbags (including those in a
whole vehicle to be scrapped). the airbags must be
deployed. lf the vehicle is still within the warranty
period. the Honda District Service Manager must give
approval and/or special instructions before deploying
the airbags (and seat belt tensioners). Only after the
airbags (and seat belt tensioners) have been deployed
{as the result of vehicle collision, ior example), can they
be scrapped. lf the airbags (and seat belt tensioners)
appear intact (not deployed), treat them with extreme
caution. Follow this procedure.
Deploying Airbags In the Vehicle
lf an SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its
airbags (and 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.
l. Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery
negative cable, and wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Confirm that each airbag and each seat belt
tensioner is securely mounted
3. Confirm that the special tool lsfunctioning properly
by following the check procedure on the tool label.
Driver's Airbag:
4. Remove the access panel (A), then disconnect the
driver's airbag 2P connector (B) from the cable reel.
Passenger's Airbag:
5. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover,
then disconnect the passenger's airbag 2P
connector (A)from the SRS main harness.
Seat Belt Tensioner:
6. Remove the seat belt tensioner (see page 23-41,
then disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P
connector (Alfrom the SRS main harness.
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