Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 2790

¼ The removed front seat with the airbag module
must be kept at least 200 mm (8 in) away from
walls and other objects.
¼ Do not use the airbag or pretensioner parts from
other vehicles. Always replace defective parts with
new parts.
¼ Never re-use a deployed airbag or pretensioner.
¼ When painting or performing sheet metal work
on the front part of the vehicle, including the front
wheel apron, front fender, and front side frame,
remove parts and take utmost care not to apply
paint or the flame of the welding burner directly to
the front sub sensors and wire harness of the air-
bag system.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
¼ When painting or performing sheet metal work
on the side of the vehicle, including the side sill,
center pillar, and front and rear doors, remove
parts and take utmost care not to apply paint or the
flame of the welding burner directly to the side air-
bag sensors and wire harness of the airbag sys-
tem.
B5M1072A
¼ When storing a removed airbag module, do not
place any objects on it or pile airbag modules on
top of each other. If the airbag inflates for some
reason when it is placed with its pad side facing
downward or under any object, a serious accident
may result.
AB-5
Airbag System
G5M0310