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Passenger's 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 boot - hand brake, ornament panel - console, cover - shift lever and console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL .
  4. Release the claws, and remove the tray assembly - CTR LWR.
    Fig 1: Identifying CTR LWR Tray Assembly Claws
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  5. Remove the panel center LWR RH.
    1. Remove the screws and clips.
    2. Release the claws, and pull the panel center LWR RH to remove.
    Fig 2: Removing LWR RH Center Panel
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  6. Disconnect the passenger's airbag module connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Passenger Airbag Module Connector
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  7. 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)

  8. Connect airbag deployment tool (A) and test harness adapter AM (B).

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER AM (98299FJ000)

    Fig 4: Connecting Airbag Deployment Tool And Test Harness Adapter AM
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  9. Connect test harness adapter AM to airbag connector.
    Fig 5: Connecting Test Harness Adapter AM And Airbag Connector
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  10. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
  11. Extend the wiring of airbag deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.
    Fig 6: Extending Airbag Deployment Tool Wiring
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  12. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
  13. Connect the airbag deployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
  14. 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 7: Connecting Airbag Deployment Cable And Battery Positive Terminal
    G10270500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the passenger's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Passenger's Airbag Module>REMOVAL .
  16. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
Fig 8: Sealing Activated Airbag Module Using Vinyl Bag
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