Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Security Control Module: Installation
- 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). >
- Install the security control module.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the heater and cooling unit assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Heater and Cooling Unit. >
- Install the instrument panel assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Instrument Panel Assembly. >
- Connect the battery ground terminal. < Ref. to
BATTERY
, NOTE, Note. >NOTE: For models other than STI model, connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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