Subaru Legacy (2005 year). Manual — part 889

AB-31

AIRBAG SYSTEM

Airbag Module Disposal (Deployment Processing on Vehicle)

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.

7) Connect the deployment adapter A (1) to the
curtain airbag module connector (yellow).
• Sedan model

• Wagon model

8) Extend fully the wiring of deployment tool, and
make sure that the vehicle is empty. Close all the
windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.

9) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from vehicle,
and secure the nearby area. Connect the deploy-
ment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (

−)

terminal.
10) Connect the other cable of deployment tool to
the battery positive (+) terminal, and deploy the air-
bag module.

CAUTION:
• After deployment, the airbag module is ex-
tremely hot, leave it unattended for 40 minutes,
and discard it.
• Do not let water get into the deployed airbag
module.
11) Remove the curtain airbag module. <Ref. to
AB-20, REMOVAL, Curtain Airbag Module.>
12) Wrap the deployed airbag module in sealed vi-
nyl bag, and discard it.

NOTE:
Fold the airbag cloth three or four times as required
and fasten it with string and seal it in vinyl bag.

(A) Deployment tool:

(Tool number 98299PA030)

(B) Deployment adapter A:

(Tool number 98299FC030)

SB-00016

AB-00653

(1)

AB-00654

(1)

SB-00017

SB-00018

AB-00655

AB-32

AIRBAG SYSTEM

Airbag Module Disposal (Deployment Processing After Removal from Vehicle)

14.Airbag Module Disposal (De-

ployment Processing After
Removal from Vehicle)

A: PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
• Do not discard an undeployed airbag module
because it may cause serious personal injury
when accidentally deployed.
• As a rule, airbag modules should be de-
ployed 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 weath-
er.
• Do not damage the airbag module or drop it.
• 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 de-
ployed in a well-ventilated place with no smoke
detector nearby.
• Wear protective gloves, safety goggles and
earplugs during this operation. Wash your
hands afterwards.
• After deployment, the airbag module is ex-
tremely 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 deal-
er.

1. DRIVER’S AIRBAG MODULE

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 driver’s airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
16, Driver’s Airbag Module.>

4) Install the removed bolts to airbag module.

5) Bundle three automotive wire harnesses [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm

2

(0.00194 sq in) or

more], and bind them twofold around airbag mod-
ule stay.

6) Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished
as deployment tool (A).
7) Connect the deployment tool and deployment
adapter X (B).

CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
terminal until just before deployment of airbag
module.

8) Connect the deployment adapter X connector to
airbag module.

(A) Deployment tool:

(Tool number 98299PA030)

(B) Deployment adapter X:

(Tool number 98299AG030)

AB-00047

AB-00048

AB-00715

(A)

(B)

AB-33

AIRBAG SYSTEM

Airbag Module Disposal (Deployment Processing After Removal from Vehicle)

9) Install the airbag module with pad side facing up-
ward on a wheel with tire.

10) Put three tires without wheels on the tire in-
stalled the airbag module. Put on an additional tire
with a wheel, and then fasten them tight with a
rope.

11) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from tires,
and secure the nearby area. Connect the deploy-
ment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (

−)

terminal.

12) Connect the other cable of deployment tool to
the battery positive (+) terminal, and deploy the air-
bag module.

CAUTION:
• After deployment, the airbag module is ex-
tremely hot, leave it unattended for 40 minutes,
and discard it.
• Do not let water get into the deployed airbag
module.
13) Wrap the deployed airbag module in sealed vi-
nyl bag, and discard it.

2. PASSENGER’S AIRBAG MODULE

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 instrument panel assembly. <Ref.
to EI-56, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
4) Remove the passenger airbag module. <Ref. to
AB-17, Passenger’s Airbag Module.>

(1) 5 m (16 ft) or more

AB-00050

SB-00025

SB-00065

(1)

SB-00018

AB-00591

AB-34

AIRBAG SYSTEM

Airbag Module Disposal (Deployment Processing After Removal from Vehicle)

5) Bundle three automotive wire harnesses [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm

2

(0.00194 sq in) or

more], route them through airbag module bracket
(A). Then, twist them to add strength.

6) Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished
as deployment tool (A).
7) Connect the deployment tool and deployment
adapter E (B).

CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
terminal until just before deployment of airbag
module.

8) Connect the deployment adapter E connector to
airbag module.
9) Install the airbag module with opening side fac-
ing upward on a 14-inch or greater size wheel with
tire.

10) Put three tires without wheels on the tire in-
stalled the airbag module. Put on an additional tire
with a wheel on top, and then fasten them tight with
a rope.

11) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from tires,
and secure the nearby area. Connect the deploy-
ment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (

−)

terminal.

12) Connect the other cable of deployment tool to
the battery positive (+) terminal, and deploy the air-
bag module.

CAUTION:
• After deployment, the airbag module is ex-
tremely hot, leave it unattended for 40 minutes,
and discard it.
• Do not let water get into the deployed airbag
module.

(A) Deployment tool:

(Tool number 98299PA030)

(B) Deployment adapter E:

(Tool number 98299SA030)

AB-00723

(A)

SB-00016

AB-00052

(1) 5 m (16 ft) or more

SB-00025

SB-00065

(1)

SB-00018