Driver's Airbag Module: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 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 system components. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
- Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.
- Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
- The steering wheel is in the way, making it difficult to install the airbag module.
- The clearance between the driver's airbag module and steering wheel is not constant.
- Install the driver's airbag module.
- Connect the airbag connector to the airbag module securely.CAUTION:
- Be sure to insert the connector in until it is locked.
- Press in the push lock securely. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is locked.
- Connect the horn harness.
- Press in the locks (three positions) to install the airbag module.CAUTION: Make sure that the airbag module locks (three positions) are securely locked.
- Connect the airbag connector to the airbag module securely.
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >