Honda Odyssey Service Manual: Airbag and Tensioner Disposal

Special Tools Required

• Deployment Tool 07AAZ-000A100

Before scrapping any front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, front seat belt tensioners, or driver's seat belt outer lap 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 Honda District Parts and 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 front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, front seat belt tensioners, and driver's seat belt outer lap 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 to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

1. Confirm that each front airbag, side airbag, side curtain airbag, front seat belt tensioner, or driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner is securely mounted.

1. 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 inflator 4P connector (B) on the cable reel harness.

Front Passenger's Airbag

1. Remove the glove box.

6. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector (A) on the dashboard wire harness.

Side Airbag

7. Disconnect the driver's and front passenger's side airbag inflator 4P connectors (A) on the left or right side wire harness.

Side Curtain Airbag

1. Remove the C-pillar trim.

9. Disconnect the left and right side curtain airbag inflator 2P connectors (A) on the left or right side wire harness.