2004 SUBARU FORESTER airbag off

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” NENT, General Description.>
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

AB-22
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Airbag Module Disposal (Deployment Processing On Vehicle)
11.Airbag Module Disposal (De-
ployment Processing On Ve-
hicle)
A: OPERATION
CAUTION:
 Do not discard an undeployed airbag mod-
ules because it may cause a 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.
 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 lower cover. MOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>4) Disconnect the airbag connector (AB30) and
(AB2) below steering column.
5) Short the terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool (A).
6) 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.
7) Connect the deployment adapter A to airbag
connector (AB30).
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter A:
(Tool number 98299SA030)
(1) Deployment adapter A:
(Tool number 98299SA030)
AB-00197
AB30
AB2
SB-00016
AB-00198
AB30
(1)

AB-23
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 airbag module. Driver’s Airbag Module.>
12) 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 glove box.
4) Disconnect the airbag connectors (AB4) and
(AB27).
5) Short the terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool (A)
6) Connect the deployment tool (A) and deploy-
ment 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 to the airbag
connector (AB27).
SB-00017
SB-00018
AB-00043
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter E:
(Tool number 98299SA030)
(1) Deployment adapter E:
(Tool number 98299SA030)
SB-00016
AB-00199
AB27
(1)

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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 airbag module. Passenger’s Airbag Module.>
12) Wrap the airbag module in an airtight vinyl bag,
and discard it.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) Disconnect the side airbag module connector
(yellow) under the front seat cushion.
4) Set the backrest at most standing position, and
then set the seat position at center of slide rail.
5) Short the terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool (A)
6) 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.
7) Connect the deployment adapter A (1) to the
side airbag module connector (yellow).
CAUTION:
 Do not place any object on front seat.
 Deploy the side airbag one by one to discard
it.
SB-00017
SB-00018
AB-00043
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter A:
(Tool number 98299FC030)
SB-00016
(1)
AB-00652

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. 14, Driver’s Airbag Module.>4) Install the removed bolts to 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)

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. AB-15, Passenger’s 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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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)

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: )