Section 43 (Lighting System): General Description: Caution

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before disassembling or reassembling parts, always disconnect the battery ground cable from battery. When replacing the audio, control module and other parts provided with memory functions, record the memory contents before disconnecting the battery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is cleared.
Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of disassembly procedure unless otherwise indicated.
Connect the connectors securely during reassembly.
After reassembly, make sure that the each component operates normally.
Yellow connectors and harnesses with yellow tapes around them are the connectors and harnesses for the airbag system. Using a tester above such circuits may cause malfunction of airbag system. Follow the cautions of "AIRBAG SYSTEM" in this case. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when servicing electrical parts and switches.
If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor (steering roll connector) are removed, adjust the steering angle sensor. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U). >