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Driver's Airbag Module

  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.
  3. Remove the steering column cover.
    1. Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to right and left.
    2. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access with push button start)
    3. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Cover Claws
    G11268403Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the driver's airbag module connector.
    Fig 2: Removing Driver Airbag Module Connector
    G10270493Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Cut off the body harness approx. 70 mm (2.76 in) from the edge of the removed body side connector.

    Preparation tool: 

    Nippers

    Fig 3: Cutting Body Side Connector Harness
    G10270494Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Peel off the shield (approx. 20 mm (0.79 in)) from the four harnesses of the removed body side connector.

    Preparation tool: 

    Wire stripper

    Fig 4: Identifying Vehicle Side Connector Shield Peel Off Dimensions
    G10270495Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Twist the end of harness as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Identifying Vehicle Side Connector Twisted Shields
    G10270496Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Prepare two vinyl-shielded parallel wires of 6 m (19 ft) long. Peel off the shield of both ends approx. 20 mm (0.79 in)) and twist one end together into shorted condition.
  9. The other end, not shorted, will be connected to harnesses of repaired body connector as shown in the figure, and insulated with vinyl tape.
    Fig 6: Connecting Wiring Harness Using Vinyl Tape
    G10270497Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: No concern about polarity.
  10. After completing the connecting work, connect the body side connector to the connector of the airbag connector lower side again.
    Fig 7: Connecting Body Side Connector And Airbag Connector Lower Side
    G10270498Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Bring the vinyl wire for operation out of the vehicle and make sure there is no person in the vehicle.
  12. Extend the wiring of airbag deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.
    Fig 8: Extending Airbag Deployment Tool Wiring
    G10272546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
  14. Connect the airbag deployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
  15. Connect the other cable of airbag deployment tool to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • After activation, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for at least 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
    • Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
    Fig 9: Connecting Airbag Deployment Cable And Battery Positive Terminal
    G10270500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Driver's Airbag Module>REMOVAL .
  17. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
Fig 10: Sealing Activated Airbag Module Using Vinyl Bag
G10270501Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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