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Passenger's Airbag 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 .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. 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.
    • On CVT models, shift the select lever into "N" before disconnecting the battery ground cable.
    • For the power seat model, remove the console box before removing the battery ground terminal.
  3. Remove the console box assembly, the cover - shift lever and the panel center LWR on the RH and LH sides. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the cover switch - starter. (Models without the keyless access with push button start)
    1. Release the claws and remove the cover switch - starter.
    2. Disconnect the connector and aspirator hose.
    G08319431Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the panel - switch. (Model with keyless access with push button start)
    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.
    G09483949Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the knee airbag module. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the left and right grille speaker sides. Refer to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>FRONT SPEAKER>REMOVAL>TWEETER .
  9. Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR on the left and right sides. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>UPPER INNER TRIM>REMOVAL .
  10. Remove the glove box assembly. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>GLOVE BOX>REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the center grille assembly. Refer to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>AIR VENT GRILLE>REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Refer to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>AUDIO>REMOVAL .
  13. Remove the multi-function display assembly. Refer to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD)>REMOVAL .
  14. Remove the combination meter assembly. Refer to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER>REMOVAL .
  15. Disconnect the passenger's airbag module connector. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>PASSENGER'S AIRBAG MODULE .
    G08316352Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  17. Remove the column assembly - steering. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>REMOVAL .
  18. Remove the cover side sill - front INN and cover side sill - front on the RH and LH side. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>LOWER INNER TRIM>REMOVAL .
  19. Remove the body side weather strip - flange front.
  20. Remove the instrument panel assembly and the beam COMPL - steering as a unit. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  21. Remove the screws and remove the front (A) and side vent duct (B) LH, RH.
    G08316228Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Separate the panel COMPL - instrument and the beam COMPL - steering.
    1. Remove the clamps and bolts of the passenger's airbag module harness.
      G08316358Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the connectors of the left and right speakers and the sunload sensor.
      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.
    G08316359Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the claws, and remove the passenger's airbag module.
    G09483974Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. For handling of the removed airbag module, refer to "CAUTION". Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
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