TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
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 step 9 through 12 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 front passenger's airbag, See: Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement side airbag, See: Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Side Airbag Replacement side curtain airbag, See: Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Side
Curtain Airbag Replacement and 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.
4. Mark the outside of the box DAMAGED AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYED, DAMAGED SIDE AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYED, DAMAGED SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYED, or DAMAGED SEAT BELT TENSIONER NOT DEPLOYED so it does not get confused with your
parts stock.
5. Contact your Acura District Parts and Service Manager for instructions on how and where to return it for disposal.
Deployment Tool Check
1. Connect the yellow clips to both switch protector handles on the tool.
2. Then connect the red lead to the positive battery post and the black lead to the negative battery post.
3. Push the operation switch: The green light should come on, indicating that the tool is operating properly and is ready for use. If the red light stays
on, the tool is faulty, and another one must be used for the procedure.
4. Disconnect the tool clips and connectors from the protector handles and the battery.
