Removal SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Owner's Manual
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AB-16
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Side Airbag Module
6. Side Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before working on the airbag module, refer to
the “CAUTION” in General Description.
NOTE:
Remove the passenger’s side by referring to driv-
er’s side.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
4) Remove the clip from slide rail IN (A) and re-
verse side of seat cushion assembly, and then re-
move the side airbag harness.
5) Remove the backrest cover.
6) Remove the side airbag harness from backrest
frame assembly.7) Remove the side airbag module (A) from back-
rest frame assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Ensure there are no foreign particles on side air-
bag module.
2) Install the side airbag module (A) to backrest
frame assembly.
Tightening torque:
5.9 N·m (0.59 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
AB-00474
(A)
AB-00475
AB-00476
(A)
AB-00477
(A)
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AB-18
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Airbag Control Module
7. Airbag Control Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the airbag control mod-
ule.
If the airbag control module is deformed or if
water damage is suspected, replace the airbag
control module with a new part.
Do not drop the airbag control module.
After removal, keep the airbag control mod-
ule on a dry, clean surface away from moisture,
heat, and dust.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the console cover.
4) Remove the center console panel.
5) Disconnect the connector from airbag control
module.
6) Remove the four bolts, and then remove the air-
bag control module.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Use new bolts (for airbag control module only)
during reassembly.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” in “General Descrip-
tion”
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new ones.
Control module, connector, and mounting brack-
et are damaged.
Airbag is deployed.
Side airbag is deployed.
AB-00035
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AB-19
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Side Airbag Sensor
8. Side Airbag Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the outer belt (FRONT).
Belt.>
4) Detach the side airbag sensor, and then discon-
nect the airbag connector.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Use new TORX® bolts T30 when reassembling.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” in “General Descrip-
tion”
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
Bracket connector for side airbag sensor is dam-
aged.
Side airbag is deployed.
AB-00036
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AB-20
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Roll Connector
9. Roll Connector
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the driver’s airbag module.
4) Remove the steering wheel.
5) Remove the steering column cover.
6) Remove the screws, and then remove the roll
connector.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Before installing the steering wheel, be sure the
direction of roll connector is adjusted with steering.
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts
with new parts.
Combination switch and roll connector are cracked
or deformed.
D: ADJUSTMENT
1) Check that the front wheels are positioned in
straight ahead direction.
2) Turn the roll connector pin (A) clockwise until it
stops.
3) Turn the roll connector pin (A) counterclockwise
approx. 2.65 turns until “▲” marks are aligned.
AB-00593
AB-00594
(A)
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AB-21
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Front Sub Sensor
10.Front Sub Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the front grille and front grille side.
4) Disconnect the connector from front sub sensor.
5) Loosen the nut, and then detach the front sub
sensor.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Use new nuts when reassembling.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” in “General Descrip-
tion”
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts
with new parts.
Front sub sensor, mounting bracket, and con-
nector are damaged.
Airbag is deployed.
AB-00040
AB-00116
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AB-25
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Airbag Module Disposal (Deployment Processing On Vehicle)
8) Extend the wiring of deployment tool to the limit,
and make sure that the vehicle is empty. Close all
the windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.
9) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from vehicle,
and secure the nearby area. Connect the deploy-
ment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (−)
terminal.
10) Connect the other cable of deployment tool to
the battery positive (+) terminal, and deploy the air-
bag module.
CAUTION:
After deployment, the airbag module will be
especially hot, leave it unattended for 40 min-
utes, and then discard it.
Do not let water get on the deployed airbag
module.
11) Remove the side airbag module.
12) Wrap the deployed airbag module in airtight vi-
nyl bag, and discard it.
SB-00017
SB-00018
AB-00043
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AB-26
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Disposal of Airbag Module (Deploying After Removal from Vehicle)
12.Disposal of Airbag Module
(Deploying After Removal
from Vehicle)
A: OPERATION
CAUTION:
Do not discard an undeployed airbag module
because it may cause serious personal injury
when accidentally deployed.
As a rule, the airbag module should be de-
ployed while still installed in the vehicle. Do not
remove the airbag modules unless necessary.
Deployment of the airbag module should be
done on a flat place free from any possible dan-
ger. Avoid deploying outdoors during rainy or
windy weather.
Do not damage the airbag module or drop it.
Deploying the airbag module causes a high
explosive noise, be sure to warn people in the
area, and do not allow anyone within a 5 m (16
ft) radius of the disposal site.
Some smoke will be emitted from deployment
of the airbag module. Therefore, it must be de-
ployed in a well ventilated place with no smoke
detector nearby.
Wear protective gloves, safety goggles and
earplugs during this operation. Wash your
hands afterwards.
After deployment, the airbag module will be
especially hot, leave it unattended for 40 min-
utes, and then discard it.
Do not let water get on the deployed airbag
module.
Wrap the deployed airbag module in an air-
tight vinyl bag, and discard it.
If circumstances do not permit the airbag
module deployment, contact the SUBARU deal-
er.
1. DRIVER’S AIRBAG MODULE
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the driver’s airbag module.
5) Bundle three automotive wire harnesses [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm
2 (0.00194 sq in) or
more], and bind them twofold around airbag mod-
ule stay.
6) Short the terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool (A).
7) Connect the deployment tool and deployment
adapter D (B).
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
terminals until just before deployment of airbag
module.
8) Connect the deployment adapter D connector to
airbag module.
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter D:
(Tool number 98299SA010)
AB-00780
AB-00048
SB-00021
(A)
(B)
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AB-27
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Disposal of Airbag Module (Deploying After Removal from Vehicle)
9) Install the airbag module with pad side facing up-
ward on a wheel with tire.
10) Put three tires without wheels on the tire in-
stalled with the airbag module. Put on an additional
tire with a wheel, and then fasten them tight with a
rope.
11) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from vehi-
cle, and secure the nearby area. Connect the de-
ployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (−
) terminal.12) Connect the other cable of deployment tool to
the battery positive (+) terminal, and deploy the air-
bag module.
CAUTION:
After deployment, the airbag module will be
especially hot, leave it unattended for 40 min-
utes, and then discard it.
Do not let water get on the deployed airbag
module.
13) Wrap the deployed airbag module in airtight vi-
nyl bag, and discard it.
2. PASSENGER’S AIRBAG MODULE
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the passenger airbag module.
4) Bundle three automotive wire harnesses [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm
2 (0.00194 sq in) or
more], route them through airbag module bracket
(A). Then, twist them to add strength.
(1) 5 m (16 ft) or more
AB-00050
SB-00025
SB-00065
(1)
SB-00018
AB-00043
AB-00051
(A)
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AB-28
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Disposal of Airbag Module (Deploying After Removal from Vehicle)
5) Short the terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool (A)
6) Connect the deployment tool and deployment
adapter E (B).
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
terminals until just before deployment of airbag
module.
7) Connect the deployment adapter E connector to
the airbag module.
8) Install the airbag module with opening side fac-
ing upward on 14-inch or greater size wheel with
tire.
9) Put three tires without wheels on the tire in-
stalled with the airbag module. Put on an additional
tire with a wheel on top, and then fasten them tight
with a rope.10) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from vehi-
cle, and secure the nearby area. Connect the de-
ployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (−
) terminal.
11) Connect the other cable of deployment tool to
the battery positive (+) terminal, and deploy the air-
bag module.
CAUTION:
After deployment, the airbag module will be
especially hot, leave it unattended for 40 min-
utes, and then discard it.
Do not let water get on the deployed airbag
module.
12) Wrap the deployed airbag module in airtight vi-
nyl bag, and discard it.
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter E:
(Tool number 98299SA030)
SB-00016
AB-00052
SB-00025
(1) 5 m (16 ft) or more
SB-00065
(1)
SB-00018
AB-00043
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AB-29
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Disposal of Airbag Module (Deploying After Removal from Vehicle)
3. SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the front seats.
4) Remove the side airbag module.
5) Bundle three automotive wire harnesses [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm
2 (0.00194 sq in) or
more], and then bind them through the holes in air-
bag module bracket.
6) Short the terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool (A)
7) Connect the deployment tool and deployment
adapter A (B).
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
terminals until just before deployment of airbag
module.
8) Connect the deployment adapter A connector to
the airbag module.9) Install the airbag module on 14-inch or greater
size tire without wheel.
10) Put two tires without wheels (A) under the tire
installed with the side airbag module (B). Put on an
additional tire without a wheel (C), and then put a
tire with a wheel (D) on top. Fasten them tight with
a rope.
11) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from vehi-
cle, and secure the nearby area. Connect the de-
ployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (−
) terminal.
(A) Airbag module bracket
(B) Side airbag module
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter A:
(Tool number 98299FC030)
AB-00144
(A)(B)
SB-00016
(A) Pad
(B) Airbag module bracket
(1) 5 m (16 ft) or more
AB-00145
(A)
(B)
AB-00146
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SB-00065
(1)