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Driver's Airbag Module

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  1. Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
    • Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Harness wire is exposed.
    • The module surface is fouled with grease, oil, water or cleaning solvent.
  2. When installing a new driver's airbag module, check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
    • The steering wheel is in the way, making it difficult to install the airbag module.
    • The clearance between the driver's airbag module and steering wheel is not constant.
    • When steering wheel deformation in axial, upward and downward directions exceed limits.

    Standard value: 

    Height deflection A 

    Less than 6 mm (0.24 in) 

    O.D. deflection L 

    Less than 7 mm (0.28 in) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Deformation
    G03833347Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.