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Driver's Airbag Module

  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: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  3. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Release the clips, and remove the cover assembly - steering UPR.
      Fig 1: Locating Cover Assembly Clips (Steering Upper)
      G10269892Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access with push button start)
    4. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
    Fig 2: Removing Column Upper And Cover Assembly
    G11580097Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the driver's airbag module connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Driver Airbag Module Connector
    G10270493Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Cut off the harness on the body side of the removed connector approx. 70 mm (2.76 in) from the edge of the connector.

    Preparation tool: 

    Nippers 

    Fig 4: Cutting Off Harness On Body Side
    G10270494Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Peel off the shield approx. 20 mm (0.79 in) from the four harnesses of the removed body side connector.

    Preparation tool: 

    Wire stripper 

    Fig 5: Wire Stripper Dimension
    G10270495Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Twist the end of harness as shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: Vehicle Side Connector And Harness
    G10270496Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Prepare two vinyl-shielded parallel wires of 6 m (19 ft) long. Peel off the shield of both ends approx. 20 mm (0.79 in) and twist one end together into shorted condition.
  9. The other end, not shorted, will be connected to harnesses of repaired body connector as shown in the figure, and insulated with vinyl tape.
    Fig 7: Vinyl-Shielded Parallel Wire Length
    G10270497Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: No concern about polarity.
  10. After completing the connecting work, connect the body side connector to the connector of the airbag connector lower side again.
    Fig 8: Connecting Body Side Connector To Airbag Connector Lower Side
    G10270498Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Bring the vinyl wire for operation out of the vehicle and make sure there is no person in the vehicle.
  12. Extend the wiring of airbag deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows and sunroof completely.
    Fig 9: Extending Wiring Of Airbag Deployment Tool
    G10270499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
  14. Connect the airbag deployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
  15. Connect the other cable of airbag deployment tool to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • After activation, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for at least 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
    • Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Battery Positive Cable
    G10270500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module.
  17. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
    Fig 11: Securing Activated Airbag Module Using Sealed Vinyl Bag
    G10270501Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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