Driver's Airbag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Harness wire is exposed.
- The module surface is fouled with grease, oil, water or cleaning solvent.
When installing a new driver's airbag module, check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
- The steering wheel is in the way, making it difficult to install the airbag module.
- The clearance between the driver's airbag module and steering wheel is not constant.
- When steering wheel deformation in axial and vertical directions exceed limits.
  Specification:
  
  Axial deflection A
  
  Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)
  
  Vertical deflection L
  
  Less than 17 mm (0.67 in)
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Axial Deflection A And Vertical Deflection L
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.