Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 891

AB-20

AIRBAG SYSTEM

FRONT SUB SENSOR

12.Front Sub Sensor

A: REMOVAL

1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery,
and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting
work.
3) Remove front bumper.  <Ref. to EI-14, REMOV-
AL, Front Bumper.>
4) Disconnect connector from front sub sensor.

5) Remove front sub sensor (A).

B: INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

C: INSPECTION

Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Front sub sensor, mounting bracket, and con-
nector are damaged.

AB-00189

AB-00190

( A )

AB-21

AIRBAG SYSTEM

FRONT SUB SENSOR HARNESS

13.Front Sub Sensor Harness

A: REMOVAL

1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery,
and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting
work.
3) Remove instrument panel.  <Ref. to EI-35, RE-
MOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
4) Disconnect front sub sensor connector (blue)
from airbag main harness.

5) Remove front bumper.  <Ref. to EI-14, REMOV-
AL, Front Bumper.>
6) Disconnect connector from front sub sensor.

7) Remove wiring harness clips.

8) Remove grommet, and then detach front sub
sensor harness (A).

B: INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

C: INSPECTION

Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts.
• Harness and/or connector is damaged.

AB-00180

AB-00189

AB-00193

( A )

AB-22

AIRBAG SYSTEM

DISPOSAL OF AIRBAG MODULE (DEPLOYING WHILE INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)

14.Disposal of Airbag Module 

(Deploying While Installed in 
Vehicle)

A: OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Do not discard undeployed airbag module
because it may cause serious personal injury
when accidentally deployed.
• As a rule, the airbag module should be de-
ployed while still installed in the vehicle. Do not
remove it unless necessary.
• Deployment of the airbag module should be
done on a flat place free from any possible dan-
ger. Avoid deploying outdoors during rainy or
windy weather.
• Because deploying the airbag module caus-
es a high explosive noise, be sure to warn peo-
ple in the area, and do not allow anyone within
a 5 m (16 ft) radius of the disposal site.
• Some smoke will be emitted from deployment
of the airbag module. Therefore, it must be de-
ployed in a well-ventilated place with no fire
alarms nearby.
• Wear gloves, goggles, and earplugs during
this operation. Wash your hands afterwards.
• 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.
• Wrap the deployed airbag module in an air-
tight vinyl bag, and discard it.
• If circumstances do not permit airbag module
deployment, contact a Subaru dealer.

1. AIRBAG MODULE (DRIVER)

1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery,
and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting
work.
3) Remove lower cover.
4) Disconnect airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8)
below steering column.

5) Short terminal to alligator clip furnished as de-
ployment tool.
6) Connect the deployment tool and adapter A (de-
ployment).

CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted 
until just before deployment of the airbag mod-
ule.

7) Connect adapter A (deployment) connector (2D)
to airbag connector (AB3).

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 minus terminal.

AB-00041

AB3

AB8

(A) Deployment tool: (Part No. 98299PA030)

(B) Adapter A (deployment): (Part No. 98299FC030)

SB-00016

2D

( A )

( B )

AB-00042

AB3

2D

SB-00017

AB-23

AIRBAG SYSTEM

DISPOSAL OF AIRBAG MODULE (DEPLOYING WHILE INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)

10) Connect the other terminal of the deployment
tool to the battery positive (+) terminal. Then, de-
ploy 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 airbag module. <Ref. to AB-12, RE-
MOVAL, Driver's Airbag Module.>
12) Wrap the deployed airbag module in an airtight
vinyl bag, and discard it.

2. AIRBAG MODULE (PASSENGER)

1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery,
and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting
work.
3) Pull out the two stopper pins and lower the glove
box.
4) Disconnect airbag connectors (AB9) and
(AB10).
5) Short terminal to alligator clip furnished as de-
ployment tool.
6) Connect the deployment tool and adapter A (de-
ployment).

CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted 
until just before deployment of the airbag mod-
ule.

7) Connect adapter A (deployment) connector (2D)
to airbag connector (AB10).

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 minus terminal.

SB-00018

AB-00043

(A) Deployment tool: (Part No. 98299PA030)

(B) Adapter A (deployment): (Part No. 

98299FC030)

SB-00016

2D

( A )

( B )

AB-00346

AB10

2D

SB-00017