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Driver's Airbag Module: Removal

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 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 Steering Wheel Bolts
    G04991872Courtesy 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 Connector . >
    Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Connectors
    G05003918Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Refer to "CAUTION" for handling of a removed airbag module. < Ref. to CAUTION  , General Description . >
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