Side Airbag Module
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- 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.
- Disconnect the side airbag module connector under the front seat cushion. <Ref. to SIDE AIRBAG MODULE , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector.>
- Adjust both the front seat and front seat backrest to the center positions.
- 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)
- Connect the airbag deployment tool (A) and test harness adapter K (B).
Preparation tool:
ST: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER K (98299FG010)
- Connect the test harness adapter K to side airbag module connector (yellow).CAUTION: Do not place any object on front seat.
- Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
- Extend the wiring of airbag deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows and sunroof completely.
- Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
- Connect the airbag deployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
- 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.
- Remove the side airbag module. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Side Airbag Module.>
- Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.