Driver's Airbag Module: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

Position the front wheels straight ahead.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the driver's airbag module.
1. Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (three locations).
  - Impreza model
    
    Fig 1: Removing Driver Airbag Module (Impreza Model)
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  - Crosstrek model
    
    Fig 2: Removing Driver Airbag Module (Crosstrek Model)
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2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector, and remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE , CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE & PRETENSIONER, PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
  
  Fig 3: Removing Driver Airbag Module
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