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Passenger's Airbag Module: Removal

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CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.>
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE:
    • For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
    • On CVT models, shift the select lever into "D" before disconnecting the battery ground cable.
  3. Remove the console box assembly.
    1. Release the claws, and then remove the boot - hand brake.
      Fig 1: Identifying Boot - Hand Brake
      G08316331Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Move the seat forward, and remove the bolts after detaching the left and right caps.
    3. Remove the screws, disconnect the harness connector and remove the console box assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Console Box Assembly Connectors
      G08316332Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the cover - shift lever.
    1. Remove the shift knob. (MT model)
    2. Release the clips and claws, then pull up the cover - shift lever.
      Fig 3: Removing Cover - Shift Lever
      G08316333Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the left and right panel center LWR.
    1. Remove the screws and clips.
    2. Release the claws, and then pull the panel center LWR to remove.
      Fig 4: Locating Panel Center LWR Screw
      G08316334Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver.
    CAUTION: When removing the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver, be sure to pull it toward you. If attempting to remove by turning it upward, the claws may be damaged.
    Fig 5: Caution For Removing Cover Assembly - Instrument Panel LWR Driver
    G08549807Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. Remove the clips, and remove the cover - instrument panel side LH.
      Fig 6: Identifying Cover - Instrument Panel Side LH
      G08316328Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: Using a plastic remover, open the cover - instrument panel side LH.
    2. Remove the screws and release the clips and claws.
    3. Disconnect the harness connectors, and remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver INN and OUT.
      Fig 7: Locating Cover Assembly Screw
      G08316329Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the cover switch - starter. (Model without keyless access)
    1. Release the claws and remove the cover switch - starter.
    2. Disconnect the connector and aspirator hose.
      Fig 8: Identifying Cover Switch - Starter
      G08319431Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the panel - switch. (Model with keyless access)
    1. Release the claw of the switch - push button start, and disconnect the connector.
    2. Release the claws, and then remove the panel - switch.
    3. Disconnect the connector and aspirator hose.
      Fig 9: Removing Panel Switch
      G09483949Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the nuts to remove the knee airbag module and disconnect the harness connector. < Ref. to KNEE AIRBAG MODULE , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector.>
    Fig 10: Removing Knee Airbag Module
    G08316330Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Release the clips and claws, then detach the left and right grille speaker side.
    Fig 11: Identifying Right Grille Speaker Side Clips And Claws
    G08316339Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Remove the grille speaker side by using a plastic remover.
  11. Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR on the left and right sides.
    1. Pull the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR towards the center of the vehicle.
    2. Insert long-nose pliers into the top part of the trim, grip the tether clip with the pliers and twist 90° in that position.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the pillar trim surface and curtain airbag module when inserting the pliers.
    3. Holding the tether clip twisted as in the previous step, remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR from the tether clip.
    4. Remove the clips, and remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR.
      Fig 12: Removing Trim Panel - Front Pillar UPR
      G08316340Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the pocket assembly.
    1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the panel center LWR.
    2. Remove the damper COMPL - pocket.
    3. Release the stoppers and remove the pocket assembly by pulling it toward you.
      Fig 13: Removing Pocket Assembly
      G08316229Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the back panel - pocket.
    1. Release the clips, and remove the under cover assembly - passenger.
      Fig 14: Removing Under Cover Assembly - Passenger
      G09489051Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the clips, and remove the cover - instrument panel side RH.
      NOTE: Remove the cover - instrument panel side RH by using a plastic remover.
    3. Release the clips, and remove the ornament - panel assembly passenger.
      Fig 15: Removing Ornament - Panel Assembly Passenger
      G08316342Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: To facilitate the removal, push the clip of the ornament - panel assembly passenger from the backside.
    4. Release the claws and remove the screws, then remove the back panel - pocket.
      Fig 16: Locating Back Panel - Pocket Connector
      G08549811Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Disconnect the glove box light LED connector.
  14. On manual A/C models, disconnect the control cables from both sides of the heater & cooling unit.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Control Cables From Both Sides Of Heater & Cooling Unit
    G08316150Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the panel center assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin.
    • Pull the panel center assembly slowly. Pulling with excessive force may damage the connector.
    1. Insert a plastic remover to the three areas shown by the arrows, and slightly lift up the panel center assembly.
    2. With the panel center assembly lifted up slightly, release the claw by using a clip remover wrapped with protective tape.
    3. Release the rest of the claws, and pull out the panel center assembly.
    4. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the panel center assembly.
      Fig 18: Removing Panel Center Assembly
      G08316151Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly.
    1. Remove the screws, and partially pull out the audio assembly or navigation assembly.
    2. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly.
      Fig 19: Locating Audio Assembly/Navigation Assembly Mounting Screws
      G08316346Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the multi-function display assembly.
    1. Disconnect the claws and then remove the cover center UPR.
      NOTE: Lightly push up the back of the cover center UPR, hook the finger to the end portion and pull it toward you to remove it.
      Fig 20: Removing Cover Center UPR
      G08316347Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Release the screws and claws, and then remove the panel - display UPR and the panel - display LWR.
      NOTE: Remove the panel - display UPR & panel - display LWR and the multi-function display assembly as a unit.
    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the multi-function display assembly.
      Fig 21: Locating Combination Meter Assembly Mounting Screws
      G08316348Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the combination meter assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the meter or instrument panel.
    • Pay particular attention to avoid damaging the meter glass.
    1. Release the lock, tilt the steering column to the lowest end and fully extend the column by the telescopic system.
      Fig 22: Removing Steering Column
      G08316349Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Release the screws and clips, then detach the meter visor assembly.
      Fig 23: Locating Meter Visor Assembly Mounting Screws
      G08316350Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the screws, disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter assembly.
      Fig 24: Locating Combination Meter Assembly Screws
      G08316351Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Disconnect the passenger's airbag module connector. < Ref. to PASSENGER'S AIRBAG MODULE , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector.>
    Fig 25: Identifying Passenger's Airbag Module Connector
    G08316352Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the column assembly - steering. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Column.>
  21. Release the claws, and then remove the cover side sill - front INN on LH and RH sides.
    CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the cover side sill - front INN.
    Fig 26: Identifying Cover Side Sill
    G09489063Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the clip, and remove the cover side sill - front on LH and RH sides.
    Fig 27: Identifying Cover Side Sill Clip
    G08316354Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the instrument panel assembly and the beam COMPL - steering as a unit.
    CAUTION: The instrument panel assembly and the beam COMPL - steering are heavy. Always work in a team of two persons when removing them from the vehicle, so as not to damage the vehicle interior.
    1. Remove the fuse box and relay box.
    2. Disconnect all harness clamps and connectors of the instrument panel harness.
    3. Remove the TORX® bolt. (a), (b)

      Preparation tool: 

      TORX® T40 

    4. Remove the bolts at the floor center. (c), (d)
    5. Remove the bolt. (e), (f)
      Fig 28: Locating Floor Center Bolts
      G08316355Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Loosen the adjuster portion (a) of the adjuster - clip space. (only passenger's side of beam COMPL - steering)

      Preparation tool: 

      Hexagon wrench: 8 mm (0.31 in) 

      Fig 29: Identifying Adjuster Portion Of Adjuster
      G08316356Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    7. Slightly lift the instrument panel assembly together with the beam COMPL - steering to detach the left and right pins. Then pull it toward you to remove the assembly.
      CAUTION:
      • Check that all harness clamps and connectors are detached.
      • The instrument panel assembly and the beam COMPL - steering are heavy. Always work in a team of two persons when removing them from the vehicle, so as not to damage the vehicle interior.
      Fig 30: Lifting Instrument Panel Assembly
      G08316357Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Separate the panel COMPL - instrument and the beam COMPL - steering.
    1. Remove the clamps and bolts of the passenger's airbag module harness.
      Fig 31: Locating Passenger's Airbag Module Harness Bolt
      G08316358Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the left and right speakers and the sensor - sunload.
      NOTE: Detach the harness clamp together.
    3. Disconnect the front accessory socket connector.
    4. Remove the nut (a) and screws (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h).
    5. While being careful with the harness, separate the panel COMPL - instrument and the beam COMPL - steering.
      Fig 32: Locating Instrument And Beam COMPL - Steering Mounting Nut And Screws
      G08316359Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the screws and remove the front (A) and side vent duct LH/RH (B).
    Fig 33: Locating Front And Side Vent Duct LH/RH Screws
    G08316228Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the claws, and remove the passenger's airbag module.
    Fig 34: Locating Passenger's Airbag Module Claws
    G08316361Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. For handling of the removed airbag module, refer to "CAUTION". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.>
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