Side 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 bolts that secure the front seat.NOTE:
For models with power seat, remove the slide rail installing bolt before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor.
- Disconnect the side airbag module connector under the front seat cushion. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
- Activate the side airbag module.
Preparation tool:
ST1: AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (98299PA030)
ST2: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER AR (98299CA000)
- 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.
- Connect ST2 to the side airbag module connector.CAUTION:
Do not place any object on front seat.
- Tighten the front seat to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Front seat assembly: 53 N.m (5.4 kgf-m, 39.1 ft-lb)
- 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.
- 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.
- Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as ST1.
- Remove the side airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>SIDE AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL
- Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.