WARNING:
• Deploy the airbag module before discarding. If it deploys by accident, it may cause serious personal injury.
• As a rule, airbag modules should be deployed while still installed in the vehicle. Do not remove them unless necessary.
• Deployment of airbag modules should be performed on a flat place in safety area. Avoid deploying outdoors when rainy or windy weather.
• Wear protective gloves, safety goggles and earplugs during operation. Wash your hands afterwards.
CAUTION:
• Deploying an airbag module causes a high explosive noise, be sure to warn people in the area, and do not allow anyone within 5 m (16 ft) radius of the disposal site.
• Some smoke will be emitted after deployment of the airbag module. Therefore, it must be deployed in a well-ventilated place with no smoke detector nearby.
• After deployment, the airbag module is extremely hot, leave it unattended for 40 minutes, and discard it.
• Do not let water get into the deployed airbag module.
• Wrap the deployed airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, and discard it.
• If circumstances do not permit the airbag module deployment, contact the SUBARU dealer.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove the lower cover. 
4. Disconnect the airbag connector (AB21) from (AB26) under the steering column.
5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as DEPLOYMENT TOOL (A).
6. Connect the DEPLOYMENT TOOL and DEPLOYMENT ADAPTER A (B).
CAUTION:
The DEPLOYMENT TOOL should be kept shorted terminal until just before deployment of airbag module.
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(A) |
Deployment tool: (Tool number 98299PA030) |
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(B) |
Deployment adapter A: (Tool number 98299FC030) |
7. Connect the DEPLOYMENT ADAPTER A to airbag connector (AB26).
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(1) |
Deployment adapter A: (Tool number 98299FC030) |
8. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
9. Extend the wiring of the DEPLOYMENT TOOL to its limit, and close all windows, sunroof, and rear gate.
10. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area. Connect the DEPLOYMENT TOOL alligator clip to the battery negative (−) terminal.
11. Connect the other cable of DEPLOYMENT TOOL to the battery positive (+) terminal, and deploy the airbag module.
CAUTION:
• After deployment, the airbag module is extremely hot, leave it unattended for 40 minutes, and discard it.
• Do not let water get into the deployed airbag module.
12. Remove the airbag module.
13. Wrap the deployed airbag module in sealed vinyl bag, and discard it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove the glove box.
4. Disconnect the airbag connector (AB4) and (AB27).
5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as DEPLOYMENT TOOL (A).
6. Connect the DEPLOYMENT TOOL (A) and DEPLOYMENT ADAPTER E (B).
CAUTION:
The DEPLOYMENT TOOL should be kept shorted terminal until just before deployment of airbag module.
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(A) |
Deployment tool: (Tool number 98299PA030) |
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(B) |
Deployment adapter E: (Tool number 98299SA030) |
7. Connect the DEPLOYMENT ADAPTER E to airbag connector (AB27).
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(1) |
Deployment adapter E: (Tool number 98299SA030) |
8. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
9. Extend the wiring of the DEPLOYMENT TOOL to its limit, and close all windows, sunroof, and rear gate.
10. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area. Connect the DEPLOYMENT TOOL alligator clip to the battery negative (−) terminal.
11. Connect the other cable of DEPLOYMENT TOOL to the battery positive (+) terminal, and deploy the airbag module.
CAUTION:
• After deployment, the airbag module is extremely hot, leave it unattended for 40 minutes, and discard it.
• Do not let water get into the deployed airbag module.
12. Remove the airbag module.
13. Wrap the deployed airbag module in sealed vinyl bag, and discard it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3. Disconnect the side airbag module connector (yellow) under the front seat cushion.
4. Set the backrest at most standing position, and then set the seat position at the center of slide rail.
5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as DEPLOYMENT TOOL (A).
6. Connect the DEPLOYMENT TOOL and DEPLOYMENT ADAPTER A (B).
CAUTION:
The DEPLOYMENT TOOL should be kept shorted terminal until just before deployment of airbag module.
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(A) |
Deployment tool: (Tool number 98299PA030) |
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(B) |
Deployment adapter A: (Tool number 98299FC030) |
7. Connect the DEPLOYMENT ADAPTER A (1) to side airbag module connector (yellow).
CAUTION:
• Do not place any object on front seat.
• Deploy the side airbag one by one to discard.
8. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
9. Extend the wiring of the DEPLOYMENT TOOL to its limit, and close all windows, sunroof, and rear gate.
10. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area. Connect the DEPLOYMENT TOOL alligator clip to the battery negative (−) terminal.
11. Connect the other cable of DEPLOYMENT TOOL to the battery positive (+) terminal, and deploy the airbag module.
CAUTION:
• After deployment, the airbag module is extremely hot, leave it unattended for 40 minutes, and discard it.
• Do not let water get into the deployed airbag module.
12. Remove the side airbag module.
13. Wrap the deployed airbag module in sealed vinyl bag, and discard it.
