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Airbag Control Module: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  • Do not disassemble the airbag control module.
  • If the airbag control module is deformed or if there is any trace of water on the module, replace the airbag control module with a new one.
  • Do not drop the airbag control module.
  • After removal, keep the airbag control module on a dry, clean surface away from moisture, heat and dust.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE:
    • For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
    • On CVT models, shift the select lever into "N" before disconnecting the battery ground cable.
    • For model with the power seat, move the seat to the front-most position before removing the battery ground terminal.
  3. Release the clips, and remove the ornament panel - console.
    Fig 1: Removing Airbag Control Module Ornamental Panel Console
    G11268383Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Removal is easier if you grab the arrow sections from right and left and pull them at the same time.
  4. Remove the cover - shift lever.
    1. Remove the shift knob. (MT model)
    2. Release the clips and claws, then pull up the cover - shift lever.
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Lever
    G09483605Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Release the claws, and remove the tray assembly - CTR LWR.
    Fig 3: Identifying CTR LWR Tray Assembly Claws
    G09483942Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. On manual A/C models, disconnect the control cables from both sides of the heater & cooling unit.
    Fig 4: Locating Heater And Cooling Unit Control Cables
    G11268370Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the center grille assembly. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Air Vent Grille>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT>Audio>REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the airbag control module.
    1. Disconnect the connector from airbag control module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Airbag Connector>PROCEDURE>AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE .
    2. Remove the bolt and nuts and remove the airbag control module.
Fig 5: Removing Airbag Control Module
G09484002Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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