Security Control Module: Removal

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM".
Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.
If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor (steering roll connector) are removed, perform "VSC (VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC.
Refer to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .

NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the steering wheel.
Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>REMOVAL
Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver,
Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
Remove the knee airbag module,
Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL
Remove the instrument panel assembly,
Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly,
Refer to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>HEATER AND COOLING UNIT>REMOVAL

Remove the security control module.

Remove the nuts, and remove the security control module.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.