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Knee Airbag Module

  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  3. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver.
  4. Remove the nuts to remove the knee airbag module and disconnect the harness connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Airbag Connector>PROCEDURE>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER .
    Fig 1: Locating Knee Airbag Module Nuts
    G09483546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as airbag deployment tool.
    CAUTION: The airbag deployment tool should be kept shorted on the terminals until just before activation of airbag module.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (98299PA030)

  6. Connect the airbag deployment tool (A) and test harness adapter D (B).

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER D (98299SA010)

    Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Deployment Tool And Test Harness Adapter
    G10270503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the test harness adapter D to the knee airbag module and install the knee airbag module to the vehicle again.
    Fig 3: Connecting Test Harness Adapter And Knee Airbag Module
    G10270504Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  8. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
  9. Extend the wiring of airbag deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.
    Fig 4: Extending Airbag Deployment Tool Wiring
    G10272546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
  11. Connect the airbag deployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
  12. Connect the other cable of airbag deployment tool to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • After activation, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for at least 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
    • Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
    Fig 5: Connecting Airbag Deployment Cable And Battery Positive Terminal
    G10270500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the bolts and remove knee airbag module.
  14. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
Fig 6: Sealing Activated Airbag Module Using Vinyl Bag
G10270507Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: When necessary, fold the fabric part of airbag into three or four sections, rope and seal in a vinyl bag.
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