Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 3479

Disposal of Airbag Module (Deployment Processing On Vehicle)
7) 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.
8) 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.
9) 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.
10) Remove the instrument panel upper. <Ref. to
EI-56, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
11) Remove the passenger airbag module from in-
strument panel upper.
12) Wrap the airbag module, which were removed
from instrument panel upper, in airtight vinyl bag,
and discard it.
3. SIDE 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) Disconnect the side airbag module connector
(yellow) under the front seat cushion.
NOTE:
For power seat type, seat need to be removed.
When deploying in vehicle, reinstall the seat after
disconnecting the airbag connector. When deploy-
ing after removal from vehicle, refer to "Disposal of
Airbag Module (Deploying After Removal from Ve-
hicle)". <Ref. to AB-33, SIDE AIRBAG MODULE,
SB-00017
PROCEDURE, Disposal of Airbag Module (De-
ployment Processing After Removal from Vehi-
cle).>
4) Set the backrest at most standing position, and
then set the seat position at the center of slide rail.
5) Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished
as deployment tool (A).
6) Connect the deployment tool and deployment
adapter A (B).
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
terminals until just before deployment of airbag
module.
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7) Connect the deployment adapter A (1) to the
side airbag module connector (yellow).
CAUTION:
• Do not place any object on front seat.
AB-00592
AB-27
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter A:
(Tool number 98299FC030)
AIRBAG SYSTEM
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