Subaru 2004 Forester, Service Manual

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AB-24
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Airbag Module Disposal (Deployment Processing On Vehicle)
8) Extend the wiring of deployment tool to the limit,
and make sure that 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 air-
bag 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-15,
Passenger’s Airbag Module.>
12) Wrap the airbag module in an 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.
4) Set the backrest at most standing position, and
then set the seat position at center of slide rail.
5) Short the terminal to 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.
7) Connect the deployment adapter A (1) to the
side airbag module connector (yellow).
CAUTION:
• Do not place any object on front seat.
• Deploy the side airbag one by one to discard
it.
SB-00017
SB-00018
AB-00043
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter A:
(Tool number 98299FC030)
SB-00016
(1)
AB-00652