Passenger's 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 panel instrument passenger. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>GLOVE BOX>REMOVAL>BACK PANEL
- Disconnect the passenger's airbag module connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>PASSENGER'S AIRBAG MODULE, REAR SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER, FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER & ADAPTIVE FORCE LIMITER
- Operate the passenger's airbag module.
Preparation tool:
ST1: AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (98299PA030)
ST2: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER AM (98299FJ000)
- Prepare two ST1s and short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished.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 airbag connector.
- 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.
- Prepare two ST1s and short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished.
- Remove the passenger's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>PASSENGER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL
- Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.