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

Seat Cushion Airbag Module

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Seat Cushion 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. Disconnect the seat cushion airbag module connector under the front seat cushion. < Ref. to SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG MODULE AND BUCKLE SWITCH RH , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
  4. Adjust both the front seat and front seat backrest to the center positions.
  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) 

    Fig 1: Connecting Airbag Deployment Tool And Test Harness Adapter AU
    G10270509Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect airbag deployment tool (A) and test harness adapter AU (B).

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER AU (98299AL000) 

  7. Connect the test harness adapter AU to the seat cushion airbag module connector (yellow).
    CAUTION: Do not place any object on front seat.
  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 2: 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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