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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: Locating Knee Airbag Module Nuts
    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: Connecting Airbag Deployment Tool And Test Harness Adapter D
    G10298367Courtesy 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.
    Fig 3: Connecting Test Harness Adapter D To Knee Airbag Module
    G10270504Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  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: Identifying 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: Connecting Other Cable Of Airbag Deployment Tool To Battery Positive (+) Terminal
    G10298370Courtesy 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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