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Passenger's 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 - shift lever, the panel center LWR RH, and the console box assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
  4. Disconnect the passenger's airbag module connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Passenger Airbag Module Connector
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  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 airbag deployment tool (A) and test harness adapter AM (B).

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER AM (98299FJ000) 

    Fig 2: Connecting Airbag Deployment Tool And Test Harness Adapter AM
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  7. Connect test harness adapter AM to airbag connector.
    Fig 3: Connecting Test Harness Adapter AM To Airbag Connector
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  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
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  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
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  13. Remove the passenger's airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Passenger's 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
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