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Driver's Airbag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  3. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Remove the clips, and remove the cover - column.
    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
      Fig 1: Removing Cover Assembly - Column
      G10272380Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the driver's airbag module connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Driver'S Airbag Module Connector
    G10270493Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Cut off the harness on the body side of the removed connector approx. 70 mm (2.76 in) from the edge of the connector.

    Preparation tool: 

    Nippers 

    Fig 3: Cutting Off Harness On Body Side Of Removed Connector
    G10270494Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Peel off the shield approx. 20 mm (0.79 in) from the two harnesses of the removed body side connector.

    Preparation tool: 

    Wire stripper 

    Fig 4: Identifying Harnesses Peeling Off Dimension
    G10270495Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Twist the end of harness as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Identifying Vehicle Side Connector And Harness
    G10270496Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Prepare a six-meter (19 ft) long vinyl-shielded parallel wire. Peel off the shield of both ends approx. 20 mm (0.79 in) and twist one end together into shorted condition.
  9. The other end, not shorted, will be connected to harnesses of repaired body connector as shown in the figure, and insulated with vinyl tape.
    Fig 6: Identifying Vinyl-Shielded Parallel Wire Length
    G10270497Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: No concern about polarity.
  10. After completing the connecting work, connect the body side connector to the connector of the airbag connector lower side again.
    Fig 7: Connecting Body Side Connector To Connector Of Airbag Connector Lower Side
    G10270498Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Bring the vinyl wire for operation out of the vehicle and make sure there is no person in the vehicle.
  12. Extend the wiring of airbag deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows and sunroof completely.
    Fig 8: Extending Wiring Of Airbag Deployment Tool
    G10270499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
  14. Connect the airbag deployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
  15. Connect the other cable of airbag deployment tool to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • After activation, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for at least 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
    • Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
    Fig 9: Connecting Other Cable Of Airbag Deployment Tool To Battery Positive (+) Terminal
    G10270500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >
  17. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
    Fig 10: Placing Activated Airbag Module In Sealed Vinyl Bag
    G10270501Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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