Driver's Airbag Module
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.
- Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
- The module surface is fouled with grease, oil, water or cleaning solvent.
- When installing a new driver's airbag module, check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
- The steering wheel is in the way, making it difficult to install the airbag module.
- The clearance between the driver's airbag module and steering wheel is not constant.
- When steering wheel deformation in axial and vertical directions exceed limits.
Standard:
Axial deflection A
Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)
Vertical deflection L
Less than 17 mm (0.68 in)