Curtain Airbag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru WRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
Remove the trim panel roof assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>ROOF TRIM>REMOVAL
Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE

Activate the curtain airbag module.

Preparation tool:

ST1: AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (98299PA030)

ST2: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER D (98299SA010)

Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as ST1.
CAUTION:
ST1 should be kept shorted on the terminals until just before activation of airbag module.

Connect the ST1 with ST2.

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Connect the ST2 to the curtain airbag module.

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Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.

Extend the wiring of ST1 to the limit, and close all the windows and sunroof completely.

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Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
Connect the ST1 alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.

Connect the other cable of ST1 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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Remove the curtain airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL
Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
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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