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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSAIRBAG SYSTEM (SERVICE INFORMATION)DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULEREMOVAL
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Driver's Airbag Module: Removal

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Removal
CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
  4. Remove the driver's airbag module.
    1. Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (3 locations).
      Fig 1: Removing Driver's Airbag Module
      G08316326Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector, and remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE , KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER, PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Horn Harness And Airbag Connectors
      G09483431Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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