RDX AWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2010)
Deploying Components Out of the Vehicle
If an intact airbag or tensioner has been removed from a scrapped vehicle, or has been found defective or damaged during transit, storage, or service, it
should be deployed as follows:
1. Confirm that the deployment tool is functioning properly by following the check procedure Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle on the tool label.
2. Position the airbag face up, outdoors, on flat ground, at least 30 ft (10 m) from any obstacles or people.
3. Follow steps 14 through 17 of the in-vehicle deployment procedure.
NOTE: The driver's and front passenger's airbags have dual inflators. Twist each pair of unlike colored wires together, and clip an alligator clip to each
pair.
Disposal of Damaged Components
1. If installed in a vehicle, follow the removal procedure for the driver's airbag See: Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Driver's Airbag Replacement, the front passenger's airbag See: Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement, the side airbag See: Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Side Airbag Replacement, the side curtain airbag See: Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Side
Curtain Airbag Replacement, the seat belt buckle tensioner See: Seat Belt/Service and Repair/Front Seat Belt Replacement, and the seat belt
tensioner See: Seat Belt/Service and Repair/Front Seat Belt Replacement.
2. In all cases, make a short circuit by cutting, stripping, and twisting together the two inflator wires.
NOTE: The driver's and front passenger's airbags have dual inflators. The like color wires go to the individual inflators. Twist the like colored wires
together.
3. Package the component in exactly the same packaging that the new replacement part came in.
