Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual page 3563

Airbag Module Disposal (Deployment Processing on Vehicle)
7) Extend fully the wiring of deployment tool, and
make sure that the vehicle is empty. Close all the
windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.
8) 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.
9) 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.
10) Remove the instrument panel upper. <Ref. to
EI-56, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
11) Remove the passenger airbag module from in-
strument panel upper.
12) Wrap the airbag module removed from instru-
ment panel upper in sealed vinyl bag, and discard
it.
3. SIDE 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) Disconnect the side airbag module connector
(yellow) under the front seat cushion.
NOTE:
For power seat type, seat need to be removed.
When deploying in vehicle, reinstall the seat after
disconnecting the airbag connector. When deploy-
ing after removal from vehicle, refer to "Disposal of
Airbag Module (Deploying After Removal from Ve-
hicle)". <Ref. to AB-32, PROCEDURE, PROCE-
SB-00017
DURE, Airbag Module Disposal (Deployment
Processing After Removal from Vehicle).>
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.
SB-00018
AB-00592
AB-29
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter A:
(Tool number 98299FC030)
AIRBAG SYSTEM
SB-00016