Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2823

DISPOSAL OF AIRBAG MODULE (DEPLOYING AFTER REMOVAL FROM VEHI-
10) Put three tires without a wheel on the tire in-
stalled with the airbag module. Put on an additional
tire with a wheel, and then fasten them tight with a
rope.
11) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from vehi-
cle, and secure the nearby area. Connect the de-
ployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative
(−) terminal.
(1) More than 5 m (16 ft)
12) Connect the other cable of the deployment tool
to the battery positive (+) terminal. Then, deploy the
airbag module.
CAUTION:
• 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.
CLE)
13) Wrap the deployed airbag module in an airtight
vinyl bag, and discard it.
2. PASSENGER'S AIRBAG MODULE
SB-00025
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-13,
Passenger's Airbag Module.>
4) Bundle three wire automotive harnesses [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm
more], and route them through the airbag module
bracket (A). Then, twist them for added strength.
SB-00065
5) Short the terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool (A).
6) Connect the deployment tool and adapter A.
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
terminals until just before deployment of the
airbag module.
SB-00018
AB-25
(A) Deployment tool: (Part No. 98299PA030)
(B) Adapter A: (Part No. 98299FC030)
AIRBAG SYSTEM
AB-00043
2
(0.00194 sq in) or
(A)
AB-00051
SB-00016