Section 14 (Anti-Theft Systems): Adjustments: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. DO NOT apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system, or air bag may deploy. Before attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.
CAUTION:
Before disassembling or reassembling parts always disconnect battery ground cable. When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data; therefore, record memory contents before disconnecting battery ground cable. Otherwise, memory contents are cancelled upon disconnection. Driveability problems could exist until computer systems complete a relearn cycle. Before disconnecting battery, see COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES
section of COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.