Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 2811

DISPOSAL OF AIRBAG MODULE (DEPLOYING AFTER REMOVAL FROM
Airbag System
15. Disposal of Airbag Module
(Deploying After Removal from
Vehicle)
S802574
A: OPERATION
S802574A16
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 Do not damage the airbag module or drop it.
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 airbag module. <Ref. to AB-12,
REMOVAL, Driver's Airbag Module.>
4) Install the removed bolts to airbag module.
VEHICLE)
the airbag module
S802574A1601
H5M0735
AB-26
5) Bundle three wire automotive harnesses [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm
or more], and bind them twofold around the airbag
module stay.
6) Short terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool.
7) 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.
8) Connect adapter A (deployment) connector
(2D) to airbag module.
9) Install airbag module with pad side facing
upward on the wheel with the tire.
2
(0.00194 sq in)
H5M0736
S5M0309A
G5M0535