3.5RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (2001)
Air Bag: Technician Safety Information
Deploying the Airbags/Tensioner (Inside Vehicle)
Before scrapping any airbags or side airbags or seat belt tensioners (including those in a whole vehicle to be scrapped), the airbags or side airbags must
be deployed and the seat belt tensioners must be triggered. If the vehicle is still within the warranty period, before deploying the airbags or side airbags
or triggering the seat belt tensioners, the Acura Parts and Service Manager must give approval and/or special instruction. Only after the airbags or side
airbags have been deployed or a seat belt tensioner is triggered (as the result of vehicle collision, for example), can they be scrapped.
If the airbags or side airbags or the seat belt tensioners appear intact (not deployed or triggered), treat them with extreme caution. Follow the procedure.
NOTE: If an SRS vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its airbags or side airbag should be deployed while still in the vehicle. The airbags or side airbag
should not be considered as salvageable parts and should never be installed in another vehicle.
WARNING: Confirm that each airbag or side airbag is securely mounted; otherwise, severe personal injury could result from deployment
1. Disconnect both the negative cable and positive cable from the battery.
2. Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure on the tool label or the procedure.
3. Disconnect the 2P connector between the side airbag and the SRS floor harness.
4. Cut off the airbag connector, then strip the ends of the wires, and connect the special tool alligator clips to them. Place the special tool
approximately 30 feet (10 m) away from the airbag.
