Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 3478

Disposal of Airbag Module (Deployment Processing On Vehicle)
AIRBAG SYSTEM
8) Extend the wiring of deployment tool to the limit,
and make sure the vehicle is empty. Close all the
windows, 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.
10) Connect the other cable of deployment tool to
the battery positive (+) terminal, and 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-14,
Driver's Airbag Module.>
12) Wrap the deployed airbag module in airtight vi-
nyl bag, and discard it.
2. PASSENGER'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 instrument panel side cover of pas-
senger's side and disconnect the airbag connector.
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4) Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished
as deployment tool (A).
5) Connect the deployment tool (A) and deploy-
ment adapter E (B).
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
terminals until just before deployment of airbag
module.
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6) Connect the deployment adapter E to airbag
connector (AB10).
AB-00591
AB-26
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter E:
(Tool number 98299SA030)
(AB10)
AB-00763
SB-00016
AB-00764