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Passenger's Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
    NOTE:
    • On CVT models, shift the select lever into "N" before disconnecting the battery ground cable.
    • For models with power seat, remove the slide rail installing bolt before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor.
  3. Remove the front seats. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Seat. >
  4. Remove the ornament panel - console, cover assembly - front, console box assembly and the panel center LWR. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
  5. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover. >
  6. Remove the left and right grille speaker side and the trim panel - front pillar UPR. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Upper Inner Trim. >
  7. Remove the glove box assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Glove Box. >
  8. Remove the center grille assembly. < Ref. to CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY , REMOVAL, Air Vent Grille. >
  9. Remove the heater control assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Control Panel. >
  10. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Audio. >
  11. Remove the pocket assembly - CTR. < Ref. to REMOVAL , External Connection Terminal. >
  12. Remove the panel - switch and combination meter assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Combination Meter. >
  13. Remove the keyless access control module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Keyless Access control module. >
  14. Disconnect the bolts and connectors of passenger's airbag module. < Ref. to PASSENGER'S AIRBAG MODULE , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
    Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Connectors Of Passenger'S Airbag Module
    G10276967Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the column assembly - steering. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Column. >
  16. Remove the cover side sill - front and the front cover - side sill on the left and right sides. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim. >
  17. Remove the body side weather strip - flange front.
  18. Remove the panel COMPL - instrument. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Assembly. >
  19. Remove the claws, and remove the passenger's airbag module.
    Fig 2: Locating Passenger'S Airbag Module Claws
    G10273143Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. For handling of the removed airbag module, refer to "CAUTION". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
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