Before Starting Parts Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If any of the airbag sensors, airbag module, airbag control module, pretensioner, harness or satellite safing sensor cover is deformed or damaged, replace with new parts.

Fig 1: Caution For Replacing Damaged Sensor Parts
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Install the wiring harness securely with the specified clips to avoid interference or tangled with other parts.

Fig 2: Caution For Install Wire Harness
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Do not use the airbag or pretensioner parts from other vehicles. Always replace the defective parts with new parts.
Never reuse any activated airbag module and pretensioner.
Do not discard undeployed airbag or pretensioner.
When airbag control module, front sub sensor, side airbag sensor, curtain airbag sensor and satellite safing sensor are removed, do not reuse the bolts and nuts of them. Always replace with the specified new bolts and nuts.
When attaching the steering wheel and steering roll connector, be sure to adjust the steering roll connector.
After removing each parts of the airbag system, keep them with the pad side facing upward on a dry, clean and flat surface away from heat, light sources, moisture and dust.

Fig 3: Caution For Keeping Airbag Module
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Do not drop each airbag module, airbag control module and each sensor, or store these parts under high temperature of 85°C (185°F) or more, or let water, oil or grease get on them; the internal parts may be damaged or the reliability may be decreased.

Fig 4: Caution For Handling Airbag Control Module
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When storing a removed airbag module, do not place it with the pad side facing downward. Do not place any objects on the airbag module. Do not pile up the airbag module. If the pad of the airbag module is in contact with other objects, it may cause a serious accident if the airbag accidentally operates.
Driver's airbag module

Fig 5: Identifying Proper And Improper Position Of Storing Removed Airbag Module - Driver's Airbag Module
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Passenger's airbag module and side airbag module

Fig 6: Identifying Proper And Improper Storing Of Passenger's Airbag Module
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Do not disassemble driver's airbag module, passenger's airbag module, side or curtain airbag modules, or pretensioner.

Fig 7: Caution For Disassembling Driver's Airbag Module, Passenger's Airbag Module, Side Or Curtain Airbag Modules Or Pretensioner
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The removed front seat with airbag module must be kept at least 200 mm (8 in) away from walls and other objects.

Fig 8: Identifying Positioning Of Front Seat And Airbag Module From Wall
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