Control Unit: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Subaru SVX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Control unit is located behind console. See Fig 1 . Remove lower trim panel from dash. Unplug air bag module 3-pin Yellow connector at base of steering column. See Fig 2 . Remove steering column brace.
- Remove glove box door. Remove both side trim panels from console. Remove front ashtray and console mounting screws. Apply parking brake. Move shifter into 1st gear position. Remove shift indicator mounting screws. Slide shift indicator toward rear of vehicle.
- Remove left and right console braces. Remove radio. Remove carpet from right side of transmission tunnel. Unplug cigarette lighter connectors. Unplug control unit connectors. See Fig 3 . Remove control unit bolts. Remove control unit through radio opening in dash.