Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 892

AB-24

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-13, RE-
MOVAL, Passenger's Airbag Module.>
12) Wrap the deployed airbag module in an airtight
vinyl bag, and discard it.

3. AIRBAG MODULE (SIDE)

1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from the 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) Adjust both the front seat and front seat backrest
to center positions.
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 side airbag module connector (yellow).

CAUTION:
• Do not put any objects on the front seat.
• Side airbag shall be deployed and disposed
of one by one.

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-00046

2D

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AB-25

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 side airbag module. <Ref. to SE-9,
DISASSEMBLY, Front Seat.>
12) Wrap the deployed airbag module in an airtight
vinyl bag, and discard it.

SB-00018

AB-00043

AB-26

AIRBAG SYSTEM

DISPOSAL OF AIRBAG MODULE (DEPLOYING AFTER REMOVAL FROM VEHI-

CLE)

15.Disposal of Airbag Module 

(Deploying After Removal 
from 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.
• Do not damage the airbag module or drop it.
• 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 airbag module. <Ref. to AB-12, RE-
MOVAL, Driver's Airbag Module.>

4) Install the removed bolts to airbag module.

5) Bundle three wire automotive harnesses [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm

2

 (0.00194 sq in) or

more], and bind them twofold around the airbag
module stay.

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

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

8) Connect adapter D (deployment) connector (2D)
to airbag module.

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

(B) Adapter D (deployment): (Part No. 98299SA010)

AB-00047

AB-00048

SB-00021

(A)

(B)

AB-27

AIRBAG SYSTEM

DISPOSAL OF AIRBAG MODULE (DEPLOYING AFTER REMOVAL FROM VEHI-

CLE)

9) Install airbag module with pad side facing up-
ward on the wheel with the tire.

10) Put three tires without the wheel on the tire in-
stalled with the airbag module. Put on an additional
tire with the wheel, and then fasten them tight with
rope.

11) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from vehi-
cle, and secure the nearby area. Connect the de-
ployment tool alligator clip to the battery minus
terminal.

12) 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.
13) 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) Remove airbag module. <Ref. to AB-13, RE-
MOVAL, Passenger's Airbag Module.>
4) Bundle three wire automotive harnesses [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm

2

 (0.00194 sq in) or

more], and route them through the airbag module
bracket (A). Then, twist them for added strength.

(1) 5 m (16 ft) or more

AB-00050

SB-00025

SB-00065

(1)

SB-00018

AB-00043

AB-00051

( A )