Honda Civic. Manual — part 105

Fig. 321: Placing Deployment Tool At Least 30 Feet (10 Meters) Away
From Vehicle
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

11. Connect a 12 volt battery to the tool.

If the green light on the tool comes on, the igniter circuit is defective and
cannot deploy the component. Go to DISPOSAL OF DAMAGED
COMPONENTS.

If the red light on the tool comes on, the component is ready to be
deployed.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 RESTRAINTS SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

12. Push the tool's deployment switch. The airbags and tensioners should
deploy (deployment is both highly audible and visible: A loud noise and rapid
inflation of the bag, followed by slow deflation).

If the components deploy and the green light on the tool comes on,
continue with this procedure.

If a component does not deploy, and the green light comes ON, its igniter
is defective. Go to DISPOSAL OF DAMAGED COMPONENTS.

During deployment, the airbags can become hot enough to burn you. Wait
30 minutes after deployment before touching the airbags.

13. Dispose of the complete airbag. No part of it can be reused. Place it in a
sturdy plastic bag (A), and seal it securely. Dispose of the deployed airbag
according to your local regulations.

Fig. 322: Placing Airbag In Plastic Bag
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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:

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 RESTRAINTS SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 323: Precaution For - Airbag Storage And Service
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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 feet (10

meters) from any obstacles or people.

3. Follow steps 9 through 12 of the in-vehicle deployment procedure.

DISPOSAL OF DAMAGED COMPONENTS

1. If installed in a vehicle, follow the removal procedure for the driver's airbag

(see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT), front passenger's airbag (see
FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT), side airbag (see
SIDE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT), side curtain airbag (see SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG REPLACEMENT), and seat belt tensioner (see
FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT ), and seat belt buckle tensioner
(see FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ).

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. Twist each pair of unlike colored wires
together, and clip an alligator clip to each pair.

NOTE:

The driver's and front passenger's airbags have dual
inflators. The like color wires go to the individual

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 RESTRAINTS SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

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," "DAMAGED SEAT BELT
TENSIONER NOT DEPLOYED" so it does not get confused with your parts
stock.

5. Contact your Honda 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.

CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL

1. Make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before

starting work.

3. Remove the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT).
4. Disconnect the connector (A) from the cable reel, then remove the steering

wheel bolt (B).

inflators.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 RESTRAINTS SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) - Civic (Except Hybrid)