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Data Communication Module

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM > General Description > CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
  2. Remove the center grille assembly. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Air Vent Grille > -- > CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY .
  3. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT > Audio > REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the screws, and remove the audio bracket or navigation bracket. Then, remove the data communication module.
CAUTION: Do not drop or apply any impact to the data communication module.
Fig 1: Removing Data Communication Module
G10319554Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.