Airbag Module (Driver)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Lead wire is exposed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
- The module surface is fouled with grease, oil, water or cleaning solvent.
- When installing a new driver's airbag module, check the following. If necessary, install a new airbag module and steering wheel.
- The clearance between the driver's airbag module and steering wheel is not constant.
- Free play of the steering wheel is over specifications in axial and radial directions.
Specifications:
Height deflection A
Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)
O.D. deflection L
Less than 7 mm (0.28 in) [Excluding steering offset 5 mm (0.20 in)]