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Driver's Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION " in General Description before handing the airbag module.
  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving the vehicle more than 5 m (16 ft) 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 20 seconds before starting work.
  4. Using the TORX® BIT T30, remove the two TORX® bolts on side of steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Removing Two Bolts On Side Of Steering Wheel
    G03809011Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the airbag connector on the back of airbag module, and then remove the airbag module.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Airbag Connector On Back Of Airbag Module
    G03809012Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Refer to "CAUTION " for handling of a removed airbag module.
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