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Passenger's Airbag 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 .
  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 models with power seat, remove the console box before removing the battery ground terminal.
  3. Remove the boot - hand brake, ornament panel - console, cover - shift lever and console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL .
  4. Release the claws, and remove the tray assembly - CTR LWR.
    Fig 1: Identifying CTR LWR Tray Assembly Claws
    G09483942Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the left and right panel center LWR.
    1. Remove the screws and clips.
    2. Release the claws, and then pull the panel center LWR to remove.
    Fig 2: Removing Panel Center LWR
    G09483944Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Instrument Panel Lower Cover>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the cover switch - starter. (Models without the keyless access with push button start)
    1. Release the claws and remove the cover switch - starter.
    2. Disconnect the connector and aspirator hose.
    Fig 3: Identifying Starter Cover Switch Claws
    G08319431Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the panel - switch. (Model with keyless access with push button start)
    1. Release the claws of the push button ignition switch, and disconnect the connector.
    2. Release the claws, and then remove the panel - switch.
    3. Disconnect the connector and aspirator hose.
    Fig 4: Locating Panel Switch Claws
    G09483949Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Knee Airbag Module>REMOVAL .
  10. Release the clips and claws, then detach the left and right grille speaker side.
    Fig 5: Identifying Left And Right Grille Speaker Side Clips And Claws
    G08316339Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Remove the grille speaker side by using a plastic remover.
  11. Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR on the left and right sides. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Upper Inner Trim>REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the glove box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Glove Box>REMOVAL .
  13. On manual A/C models, disconnect the control cables from both sides of the heater & cooling unit.
    Fig 6: Locating Heater And Cooling Unit Control Cables
    G11268370Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the center grille assembly. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Air Vent Grille>REMOVAL .
  15. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT>Audio>REMOVAL .
  16. Remove the multi-function display assembly. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>Multi-function Display (MFD)>REMOVAL .
  17. Remove the combination meter assembly. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>Combination Meter>REMOVAL .
  18. Disconnect the passenger's airbag module connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Airbag Connector>PROCEDURE>PASSENGER'S AIRBAG MODULE .
    Fig 7: Removing Passenger Airbag Module Connector
    G09483965Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>REMOVAL .
  20. Remove the column assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Steering Column>REMOVAL .
  21. Remove the cover side sill - front INN and cover side sill - front on the RH and LH side. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Lower Inner Trim>REMOVAL .
  22. Remove the instrument panel assembly and the beam COMPL - steering as a unit. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Instrument Panel Assembly>REMOVAL .
  23. Remove the screws and remove the front (A) and side vent duct LH/RH (B).
    Fig 8: Locating Front And Side Vent Duct Screws (LH/RH)
    G08316228Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Separate the panel COMPL - instrument and the beam COMPL - steering.
    1. Remove the clamps and bolts of the passenger's airbag module harness.
      Fig 9: Locating Passenger Airbag Module Harness Clamps And Bolts
      G09483971Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the connectors of the left and right speakers and the sunload sensor.
      NOTE: Detach the harness clamp together.
    3. Disconnect the front accessory socket connector.
    4. Remove the nut (a) and screws (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h).
    5. While being careful with the harness, separate the panel COMPL - instrument and the beam COMPL - steering.
    Fig 10: Locating Speakers, Sunload Sensors Nut And Screws
    G09483972Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the claws, and remove the passenger's airbag module.
    Fig 11: Locating Passenger Airbag Module Claws
    G09483974Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. For handling of the removed airbag module, refer to "CAUTION". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
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