Driver's Airbag Module: Installation

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Installation
CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to Β AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTIONΒ Β .Β 
  • Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.Β 
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
    • The steering wheel is in the way, making it difficult to install the airbag module.
    • The clearance between the driver's airbag module and steering wheel is not constant.
  2. Install the driver's airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that the snap pin is securely placed inside the guide before installing the airbag module.Β 
    • Be sure to insert the connector in completely until it is locked.Β 
    • Press in the push lock of the direct type connector securely. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is locked.Β 
    • After the airbag module is installed, make sure that the airbag module locks (three positions) are securely locked.
    1. Connect the airbag connector to the airbag module securely.
    2. Connect the horn harness.
    3. Press in the locks (three positions) to install the airbag module.
  3. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE:

    For the hybrid model, connect the battery negative terminal.Β 

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