Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2822

DISPOSAL OF AIRBAG MODULE (DEPLOYING AFTER REMOVAL FROM VEHI-
AIRBAG SYSTEM
12.Disposal of Airbag Module
(Deploying After Removal
from Vehicle)
A: OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Do not discard an undeployed airbag module
because it may cause serious personal injury
when accidentally deployed.
• As a rule, the airbag module should be de-
ployed while still installed in the vehicle. Do not
remove it unless necessary.
• 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.
• Do not damage the airbag module or drop it.
• Deploying the airbag module 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.
• Some smoke will be emitted from deployment
of the airbag module. Therefore, it must be de-
ployed in a well-ventilated place with no fire
alarms nearby.
• Wear gloves, goggles, and earplugs during
this operation. Wash your hands afterwards.
• After deployment, the airbag module will be
especially hot. Leave it unattended for 40 min-
utes, and then discard it.
• Do not let water get on the deployed airbag
module.
• Wrap the deployed airbag module in an air-
tight vinyl bag, and discard it.
• If circumstances do not permit airbag module
deployment, contact a SUBARU dealer.
1. DRIVER'S 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) Remove the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-12,
Driver's Airbag Module.>
4) Install the removed bolts to airbag module.
CLE)
5) Bundle three wire automotive harnesses [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm
more], and bind them twofold around the airbag
module stay.
6) Short the terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool (A).
7) Connect the deployment tool and adapter D.
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
terminals until just before deployment of the
airbag module.
8) Connect the adapter D connector (2D) to airbag
module.
9) Install the airbag module with pad side facing up-
ward on a wheel with tire.
AB-00047
AB-24
(A)
(B)
(A) Deployment tool: (Part No. 98299PA030)
(B) Adapter D: (Part No. 98299SA010)
2
(0.00194 sq in) or
AB-00048
SB-00021
AB-00050