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Data Communication Module

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N" position. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the cover LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the visor assembly. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the driver monitoring unit assembly. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>DRIVER MONITORING UNIT>REMOVAL .
    NOTE: For the model without driver monitoring system, remove the cover center UPR in the same procedure as for the driver monitoring unit assembly.
  5. Remove the grip and boot. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the cover assembly front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the ornament panel mid passenger and the center information display assembly. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>COCKPIT DISPLAY>REMOVAL>DISPLAY ASSEMBLY .
  8. Remove the data communication module.
    1. Disconnect the data communication module cord.
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    2. Remove the screws and remove the data communication module.
      CAUTION: Do not drop or apply any impact to the data communication module.
      NOTE: Remove the screws on LH side in the same procedure as on the RH side.
      G13623008Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the backup battery. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE>REMOVAL>BACKUP BATTERY .
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
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