Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3270

DISPOSAL OF AIRBAG MODULE (DEPLOYING WHILE INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)
11.Disposal of Airbag Module
(Deploying While Installed in
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.
• 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. AIRBAG MODULE (DRIVER)
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 lower cover.
4) Disconnect the airbag connector (AB3) and
(AB8) below steering column.
5) Short the terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool (A).
6) Connect the deployment tool and adapter A (de-
ployment) (B).
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
until just before deployment of the airbag mod-
ule.
7) Connect the 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 win-
dows, sunroof, and rear gate completely.
9) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from vehicle,
and secure the nearby area. Connect the deploy-
ment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (−)
G5M0312
terminal.
AB-19
(A) Deployment tool: (Part No. 98299PA030)
(B) Adapter A (deployment): (Part No.
98299FC030)
AIRBAG SYSTEM
S5M0309B
S5M0310A
B5M1068