Passenger's Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. 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. Refer to CAUTION , General Description.

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
Remove the glove box. Refer to REMOVAL , Glove Box.
Remove the mounting bolts of the passenger's side airbag module.

Fig 1: Locating Mounting Bolts Of Passenger Side Airbag Module
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the instrument panel upper. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER , REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.
Remove the screws, and remove the passenger's airbag module.

Fig 2: Locating Passenger Airbag Module Screws
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
For handling of the removed airbag module, refer to CAUTION , General Description.