Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 3481

Disposal of Airbag Module (Deployment Processing On Vehicle)
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
terminals until just before deployment of airbag
module.
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter A:
(Tool number 98299FC030)
7) Connect the deployment adapter A (1) to the
curtain airbag module connector (yellow).
• Sedan model
(1)
• Wagon model
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,
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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
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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 curtain airbag module. <Ref. to
AB-18, REMOVAL, Curtain Airbag Module.>
(1) 12) Wrap the deployed airbag module in airtight vi-
nyl bag, and discard it.
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NOTE:
Fold the airbag cloth three or four times as required
and fasten it with string and seal it with vinyl bag.
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AIRBAG SYSTEM
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