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Driver's Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. 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. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a 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 TORX® BIT T30 (1), remove the two TORX® bolts on the side of steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Loosening Torx Bolts
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  5. Disconnect the horn harness.
  6. Disconnect the airbag connector on the back of airbag module, and then remove the airbag module. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Airbag Connector. >
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Airbag Connector On Back Of Airbag Module
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  7. Refer to "CAUTION" for handling of a removed airbag module. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
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