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Side 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. Disconnect the side airbag module connector under the front seat cushion. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Airbag Connector>PROCEDURE>SIDE AIRBAG MODULE .
  4. Adjust both the front seat and front seat backrest to the center positions.
  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 K (B).

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER K (98299FG010)

    Fig 1: Connecting Airbag Deployment Tool And Test Harness Adapter K
    G10270509Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the test harness adapter K to side airbag module connector (yellow).
    CAUTION: Do not place any object on front seat.
  8. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
  9. Extend the wiring of the airbag deployment tool to its limit, and completely close all windows and rear gate.
    Fig 2: 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 3: Connecting Airbag Deployment Cable And Battery Positive Terminal
    G10270500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the side airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Side Airbag Module>REMOVAL .
  14. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
Fig 4: Sealing Activated Airbag Module Using Vinyl Bag
G10270517Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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