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2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard

Driver's Airbag Module: Removal

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Removal
CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, < Ref. to , CAUTION , General Description. >
  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle more than 5 m (16 ft) with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure 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 Bolts On Side Of Steering Wheel
    G03833351Courtesy 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: Removing Airbag Module
    G03833352Courtesy 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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