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Knee Airbag Module

  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  3. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover.>
  4. Remove the nuts to remove the knee airbag module and disconnect the harness connector. <Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE & PRETENSIONER , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector.>
    Fig 1: Removing Knee Airbag Module
    G10270464Courtesy 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: Identifying Test Harness Adapter D (98299SA010)
    G10270503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the test harness adapter D to the knee airbag module and install the knee airbag module to the vehicle again.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Locating Knee Airbag Module
    G10270504Courtesy 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: Connecting 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.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Battery Negative Cable
    G10270500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the bolts and remove knee airbag module.
  14. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
    Fig 6: Identifying Activated Airbag Module In Sealed Vinyl Bag
    G10270507Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When necessary, fold the fabric part of airbag into three or four sections, rope and seal in a vinyl bag.
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