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Passenger's Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Subaru Impreza. 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. <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
  3. Remove the instrument panel. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Assembly . >
  4. Remove the claw, and remove the passenger's airbag module.
    Fig 1: Identifying Passenger's Airbag Module
    G05663825Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Refer to "CAUTION" for handling of a removed airbag module. <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >