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: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from 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).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Driver Airbag Module
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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 2: Disconnecting Horn Harness And Airbag Connector
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.