RDX L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
Air Bag: Procedures
Airbag and Tensioner Disposal
Special Tools Required
Deployment tool 07HAZ-SG00500
Before scrapping any airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, seat belt tensioners, or seat belt buckle tensioner (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 Acura District Parts & 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.
Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle
If an SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, seat belt tensioners, and seat belt buckle tensioner
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 ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Confirm that each airbag, side airbag, side curtain airbag, seat belt tensioner, or seat belt buckle 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) from the steering wheel then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (B) from the cable reel.
Front Passenger's Airbag
5. Remove the glove box, then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) from the front passenger's airbag.
Side Airbag
6. Disconnect the side airbag 2P connector (A) from the SRS wire harness.
