Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3272

DISPOSAL OF AIRBAG MODULE (DEPLOYING WHILE INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)
10) 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.
11) Remove the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-13,
Passenger's Airbag Module.>
12) Wrap the deployed airbag module in an airtight
vinyl bag, and discard it.
3. AIRBAG MODULE (SIDE)
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) Disconnect the side airbag module connector
(yellow) under the front seat cushion.
4) Adjust both the front seat and front seat backrest
to center positions.
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.
G5M0531
7) Connect the adapter A (deployment) connector
(2D) to side airbag module connector (yellow).
CAUTION:
Do not put any objects on the front seat.
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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 (−)
terminal.
AB-21
(A) Deployment tool: (Part No. 98299PA030)
(B) Adapter A (deployment): (Part No.
98299FC030)
AIRBAG SYSTEM
S5M0309B
S5M0313A
B5M1068