Before Starting All Works

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.

When servicing a vehicle, be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the ground cable from battery, and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work.
The airbag system is fitted with a backup power supply. After disconnecting the battery ground cable, the airbag may operate if you do not wait for 60 seconds or more before starting the service of airbag system.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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If the airbag warning light illuminates, check or repair the vehicle immediately to prevent it from airbag system malfunction.
Do not allow water or oil to come in contact with the connector terminals. Also, do not touch the connector terminals directly.

Fig 2: Caution For Handling Connector Terminals
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If damage, open circuit or rust is found on airbag system wiring harness, do not use a soldering equipment to repair. Replace the faulty harness with a new genuine part.

Fig 3: Caution - Do Not Use Soldering Equipment To Repair
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When painting or performing sheet metal work on the front part of the vehicle, including the front wheel apron, front fender and front side frame, remove the front sub sensors and wiring harness of airbag system.
When painting or performing sheet metal work on the side of the vehicle including the side sill, center pillar and front and rear doors, or on the rear floor pan or around the rear crossmember, remove the side airbag sensors, curtain airbag sensor, satellite safing sensor and wiring harness of the airbag system.

Fig 4: Caution For Painting Or Performing Sheet Metal Work On Side Of Vehicle
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When attaching the steering wheel and steering roll connector, be sure to adjust the steering roll connector.