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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSAIR BAG SYSTEM (SERVICE INFORMATION)AIRBAG MODULE DISPOSAL (DEPLOYMENT PROCESSING ON VEHICLE)PROCEDURECURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Curtain Airbag Module

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Curtain Airbag Module
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  3. Remove the roof trim.
    • Sedan model: < Ref. to SEDAN MODEL , REMOVAL, Roof Trim. >
    • OUTBACK model: < Ref. to OUTBACK MODEL , REMOVAL, Roof Trim. >
  4. Disconnect the curtain airbag harness. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Airbag Connector. >
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector
    G10276975Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as airbag deployment tool.
    CAUTION: The airbag deployment tool should be kept shorted on the terminals until just before activation of airbag module.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (98299PA030) 

  6. Connect the airbag deployment tool (A) and test harness adapter D (B).

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER D (98299SA010) 

    Fig 2: Connecting Airbag Deployment Tool And Test Harness Adapter D
    G10270503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the test harness adapter D to the curtain airbag module.
    Fig 3: Connecting Test Harness Adapter D To Curtain Airbag Module
    G10277026Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
  9. Extend the wiring of airbag deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows and sunroof completely.
    Fig 4: Extending Wiring Of Airbag Deployment Tool
    G10270499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
  11. Connect the airbag deployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
  12. Connect the other cable of airbag deployment tool to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • After activation, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for at least 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
    • Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.