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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.
AL, Front Seat.>
4) Remove the side airbag module.
REMOVAL, 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)
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AB-30
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Disposal of Airbag Module (Deploying After Removal from Vehicle)
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 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.
SB-00018
AB-00043
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FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G8080GE7
2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
BODY SECTION
This service manual has been prepared
to provide SUBARU service personnel
with the necessary information and data
for the correct maintenance and repair
of SUBARU vehicles.
This manual includes the procedures
for maintenance, disassembling, reas-
sembling, inspection and adjustment of
components and diagnostics for guid-
ance of experienced mechanics.
Please peruse and utilize this manual
fully to ensure complete repair work for
satisfying our customers by keeping
their vehicle in optimum condition.
When replacement of parts during
repair work is needed, be sure to use
SUBARU genuine parts.
All information, illustration and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication
approval.HVAC SYSTEM
(HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)AC
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)
(DIAGNOSTIC)AC
AIRBAG SYSTEM AB
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC) AB
SEAT BELT SYSTEM SB
LIGHTING SYSTEM LI
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM WW
ENTERTAINMENT ET
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM COM
GLASS/WINDOW/MIRROR GW
BODY STRUCTURE BS
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO IDI
SEAT SE
SECURITY AND LOCK SL
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SUNROOF)SR
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM EI
EXTERIOR BODY PANEL EB
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2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
BODY SECTION
G8080GE7
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CC
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
(DIAGNOSTIC)CC(H4SO)
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
(DIAGNOSTIC)CC(H4DOTC)
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
(DIAGNOSTIC)CC(H4DOTC 2.5)
IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTIC) IM
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AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC)
AB
Page
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure ........................................................................2
2. Check List for Interview ...............................................................................3
3. General Description ....................................................................................4
4. Electrical Components Location................................................................19
5. Airbag Control Module I/O Signal..............................................................21
6. Airbag Connector ......................................................................................27
7. Airbag Warning Light Illumination Pattern .................................................30
8. Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) ......................................................31
9. Inspection Mode ........................................................................................32
10. Clear Memory Mode..................................................................................33
11. Airbag Warning Light Failure.....................................................................34
12. List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .....................................................43
13. Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .....................46
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AB-2
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC)
Basic Diagnostic Procedure
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
Step Check Yes No
1 READ DTC.
(DTC).>Is the normal code detected? Finish the diagno-
sis.Go to step 2.
2 READ DTC.
(DTC).>Is DTC displayed? Go to step 3.Replace the airbag
warning light.
Airbag Warning
Light Failure.>
3 PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS.
1) Judge the possible cause from “List of
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DCT)”
43, List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
2) Inspect using “Diagnostic Procedure with
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)”.
3) Repair the cause of the trouble.
4) Perform the clear memory mode.
AB-33, Clear Memory Mode.>
5) Perform the inspection mode.
32, Inspection Mode.>
6) Read any DTC again.Is DTC displayed? Perform the proce-
dure 1) to 5) in
step 3.Finish the diagno-
sis.
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AB-3
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC)
Check List for Interview
2. Check List for Interview
A: CHECK
Customer’s Name Inspector’s Name
Date Vehicle Brought In / / Registration No.
Odometer Readingkm
milesVIN
Date Problem Occurred / / Registration Year / /
Weather❏ Fine ❏ Cloudy ❏ Rainy ❏ Snowy ❏ Other:
Temperature°C (°F)
Road Condition❏ Level road❏ Uphill ❏ Downhill❏ Rough road ❏ Others:
Vehicle Operation❏ Starting❏ Idling
❏ Driving (❏ Constant speed❏ Acceleration❏ Deceleration
❏ Steering wheel turn❏ Others: )
Details of Problem
Check Airbag Warning Light❏ Normal (After turning the ignition switch to ON, lit for 7 seconds and goes off.)
❏ Remains ON❏ Remains OFF
Check DTC❏ Normal Code❏ DTC: (Code: )
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AB-4
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC)
General Description
3. General Description
A: CAUTION
When servicing a vehicle, be sure to turn the ig-
nition switch to OFF, disconnect the ground cable
from battery, and wait for more than 20 seconds
before starting work.
The airbag system is fitted with a backup power
source. If the airbag system is serviced within 20
seconds after the ground cable is disconnected, it
may inflate.
If sensors, airbag module, airbag control module,
pretensioner, and harness are deformed or dam-
aged, replace them with new genuine parts.
Do not use the airbag system and pretensioners
on other vehicles. When replacing parts, be sure to
replace them with new parts.
When checking the system, be sure to use a dig-
ital circuit tester. Use of an analog circuit tester may
cause the airbag to activate erroneously. When checking, use a test harness. Do not di-
rectly apply the tester probe to any connector termi-
nal of the airbag.
Do not drop the airbag modulator parts, subject
them to high temperature over 93°C (199°F), or let
water, oil, or grease get on them; otherwise, the in-
ternal parts may be damaged and reliability greatly
lowered.
AB-00002
AB-00120
AB-00121
(1) Test harness
AB-00122
(1)
AB-00123