Airbag Control Module: Removal

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal
CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to  AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION  . 
  • Do not disassemble the airbag control module. 
  • If the airbag control module is deformed or if there is any trace of water on the module, replace the airbag control module with a new one. 
  • Do not drop the airbag control module. 
  • After removal, keep the airbag control module on a dry, clean surface away from moisture, heat and dust. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE:
    • For CVT models, release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N" position. 
    • For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal. 
    • For power seat models, remove the console box and move the front seat backward before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor or disconnecting the battery negative terminal. 
  3. Remove the grille assembly - CTR ventilation. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>AIR VENT GRILLE>REMOVAL>CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY .
  4. Remove the panel - center UPR, and remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>AUDIO>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the heater control assembly. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>CONTROL PANEL>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the cover assembly - front and the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the panel center LWR, and remove the tray - center UPR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CENTER CONSOLE>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the airbag control module.
    1. Disconnect the connector from airbag control module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE .
    2. Remove the bolt and nuts and remove the airbag control module.
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