Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual page 3568

Airbag Module Disposal (Deployment Processing After Removal from Vehicle)
AIRBAG SYSTEM
5) Bundle three automotive wire harnesses [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm
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.
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter E:
(Tool number 98299SA030)
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.
2
(0.00194 sq in) or
(A)
AB-00723
SB-00016
AB-00052
AB-34
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.
(1) 5 m (16 ft) or more
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.
SB-00025
SB-00065
SB-00018