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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2022IMPREZA BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSAIRBAG SYSTEMAIRBAG MODULE DISPOSAL (DEPLOYMENT PROCESSING ON VEHICLE)PROCEDUREDRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE
2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans

Driver's Airbag Module

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Driver's 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 REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE:

    For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal. 

  3. Remove the cover assembly - column. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>REMOVAL .
  4. Disconnect the driver's airbag module connector.
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  5. Cut off the body harness approx. 70 mm (2.76 in) from the edge of the removed body side connector.

    Preparation tool: 

    Nippers

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  6. Peel off the shield (approx. 20 mm (0.79 in)) from the harnesses of the removed body side connector (at 4 locations).

    Preparation tool: 

    Wire stripper

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  7. Twist the end of harness as shown in the figure.
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  8. Prepare two vinyl-shielded parallel wires of 6 m (19 ft) long. Peel off the shield of both ends approx. 20 mm (0.79 in) and twist one end together into shorted condition.
  9. Connect the other end, which is not shorted, to harnesses of the modified body connector as shown in the figure, and insulate with vinyl tape.
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    NOTE:

    No concern about polarity. 

  10. After completing the connecting work, connect the body side connector to the connector of the airbag connector lower side again.
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  11. Bring the vinyl wire for operation out of the vehicle and make sure there is no person in the vehicle.
  12. Extend the wiring of AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL to the limit, and close all the windows and sunroof completely.
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  13. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
  14. Connect the AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
  15. 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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  16. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
  17. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
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