Knee Airbag Module: Removal

CAUTION:

• Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
• Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.

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 REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
3. Remove the cover LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
4. Remove the knee airbag module.
   1. Disconnect the connector of knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE AND LAP SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER .
   2. Remove the data link connector.
   3. Remove the nuts, and remove the knee airbag module.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

	Meaning of pictograms indicated on the label
(a)	Flammable explosive substance encapsulated parts; be careful of handling.
(b)	Indicates that this part is an airbag module.
(c)	Before handling, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM" in the service articles.
	For the disposal procedures of the airbag modules, refer to "Airbag Module Disposal".
(d)	Do not disassemble the airbag module.