Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 2807

DISPOSAL OF AIRBAG MODULE (DEPLOYING WHILE INSTALLED IN
Airbag System
14. Disposal of Airbag Module
(Deploying While Installed in
Vehicle)
S802573
A: OPERATION
S802573A16
CAUTION:
¼ Do not discard undeployed airbag module
because it may cause serious personal injury
when accidentally deployed.
¼ As a rule, the airbag module should be
deployed while still installed in the vehicle. Do
not remove it unless necessary.
¼ Deployment of the airbag module should be
done on a flat place free from any possible dan-
ger. Avoid deploying outdoors during rainy or
windy weather.
¼ Because
deploying
causes a high explosive noise, be sure to warn
people in the area, and do not allow anyone
within a 5 m (16 ft) radius of the disposal site.
¼ Some smoke will be emitted from deploy-
ment of the airbag module. Therefore, it must
be deployed in a well-ventilated place with no
fire alarms nearby.
¼ Wear gloves, goggles, and earplugs during
this operation. Wash your hands afterwards.
¼ After deployment, the airbag module will be
especially hot. Leave it unattended for 40
minutes, and then discard it.
¼ Do not let water get on the deployed airbag
module.
¼ Wrap the deployed airbag module in an air-
tight vinyl bag, and discard it.
¼ If circumstances do not permit airbag mod-
ule deployment, contact a Subaru dealer.
1. AIRBAG MODULE (DRIVER)
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery,
and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting
work.
3) Remove lower cover.
4) Disconnect airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8)
below steering column.
VEHICLE)
the airbag module
S802573A1601
G5M0312
AB-22
5) Short terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool.
6) Connect the deployment tool and adapter A
(deployment).
Deployment tool: (Part No. 98299PA030)
Adapter A (deployment): (Part No.
98299FC030)
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
until just before deployment of the airbag mod-
ule.
7) Connect adapter A (deployment) connector
(2D) to airbag connector (AB3).
8) Extend the deployment tool to the limit, and
make sure that the vehicle is empty. Close all
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
deployment tool alligator clip to the battery minus
terminal.
S5M0309A
S5M0310A
B5M1068