WARNING:
Always obey the following cautions to avoid human suffering.
• There is a possibility of the pretensioner deploy by mistake. Deploy the airbag module before discarding.
• Wear protective gloves, safety goggles and earplugs during operation. Wash your hands afterwards.
• After deployment, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Do not touch with bare hands. Let it cool for 40 minutes before discarding.
CAUTION:
• As a rule, airbag modules should be deployed while still installed in the vehicle. Do not remove the airbag modules unless necessary.
• Deployment of airbag modules should be performed on a flat place in safety area. Avoid deploying outdoors when rainy or windy weather.
• 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.
• 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 steering column lower cover.
4. Disconnect the airbag connector under the steering column.
5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as airbag deployment tool.
CAUTION:
The airbag deployment tool should be kept shorted terminal until just before deployment of airbag module.
6. Connect the airbag deployment tool and test harness adapter E.
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(A) |
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL: (Tool number 98299PA030) |
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(B) |
TEST HARNESS ADAPTER E: (Tool number 98299SA030) |
7. Connect the test harness adapter E to airbag connector.
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(C) |
TEST HARNESS ADAPTER E: (Tool number 98299SA030) |
8. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
9. Extend the wiring of deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.
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 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.
13. Remove the airbag module. 
14. 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 console front panel.
4. Disconnect the airbag connector.
5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as airbag deployment tool.
CAUTION:
The airbag deployment tool should be kept shorted terminal until just before deployment of airbag module.
6. Connect the airbag deployment tool and test harness adapter A.
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(A) |
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL: (Tool number 98299PA030) |
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(B) |
TEST HARNESS ADAPTER A: (Tool number 98299FC030) |
7. Connect the test harness adapter A to airbag connector.
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(C) |
TEST HARNESS ADAPTER A: (Tool number 98299FC030) |
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, sunroof, and rear gate.
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 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.
13. Remove the airbag module.
14. 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. 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 terminal until just before deployment of airbag module.
6. Connect the airbag deployment tool and test harness adapter K.
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(A) |
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL: (Tool number 98299PA030) |
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(B) |
TEST HARNESS ADAPTER K: (Tool number 98299FG010) |
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 deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.
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 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.
13. Remove the side airbag module.
14. 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 rear quarter trim.
4. Disconnect the curtain airbag harness.
5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as airbag deployment tool.
CAUTION:
The airbag deployment tool should be kept shorted terminal until just before deployment of airbag module.
6. Connect the airbag deployment tool and test harness adapter D.
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(A) |
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL: (Tool number 98299PA030) |
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(B) |
TEST HARNESS ADAPTER D: (Tool number 98299SA010) |
7. Connect the test harness adapter D to curtain airbag module.
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, sunroof, and rear gate.
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 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.
13. Remove the curtain airbag module.
14. Wrap the deployed airbag module in sealed vinyl bag, and discard it.
NOTE:
When necessary, fold the fabric part of airbag into three or four sections, rope and seal in a vinyl bag.