LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Subaru >> 2015 >> WRX Base >> Repair and Diagnosis (Single Page) >> Body & Frame >> Door Locks >> Anti-Theft System - Security And Locks >> Security Control Module >> Removal
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Security Control Module: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag module, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.>
  • Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.
  • If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor (steering roll connector) are removed, perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode" of the VDC. <Ref. to VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE , ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U).>
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the instrument panel assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Assembly.>
  3. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Heater and Cooling Unit.>
  4. Remove the security control module.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the nuts, and remove the security control module.
    Fig 1: Locating Security Control Module Nuts
    G08319276Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.