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Security Control Module: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, 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 "VSC(VDC) Centering 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.