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Driver's Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. < Refer to CAUTION , General Description. >
  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
  4. Using TORX® bit T30 (1), remove the two TORX® bolts on the side of the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Removing TORX® Bolts On Side Of Steering Wheel Using TORX® Bit T30
    G07680363Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the horn harness.
  6. Disconnect the airbag connector on the back of airbag module, and then remove the airbag module. < Refer to PROCEDURE , Airbag Connector. >
    Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Connector On Back Of Airbag Module
    G07680364Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. For handling of the removed airbag module, refer to "CAUTION". < Refer to CAUTION , General Description. >
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