Security Control Module

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Security Control Module
  1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. Remove shift knob (MT model).
  3. Remove console cover (A) and front cover (B) while disconnecting connector. See Fig 1 .
  4. Disconnect connector from security control module.
  5. Remove bolt (A) and loosen bolt (B) without completely removing it. See Fig 2 .
  6. Remove security control module.
  7. Install security control module in reverse order of removal procedure.
    NOTE: Tighten bolts securely so that they do not come loose.
Fig 1: Removing Security Control Module (1 Of 2)
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