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Driver's Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 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 Descriptions .>
  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more 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: Removing Two Torx® Bolts On Side Of Steering Wheel
    G05343801Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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 Connectors .>
    Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Connector
    G05343802Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Refer to "CAUTION" for handling of a removed airbag module. <Ref. to CAUTION , General Descriptions .>
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