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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2022IMPREZA BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSAIRBAG SYSTEMINSPECTION LOCATIONS AFTER A COLLISIONINSPECTIONDRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE ASSEMBLY
2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans
Driver's Airbag Module Assembly
2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Driver's Airbag Module Assembly
- Frontal collision (driver's airbag module assembly activated)
- Replace the following parts with new ones.
- Airbag control module
- Driver's airbag module
- Knee airbag module
- Passenger's airbag module (if deployed)
- Curtain airbag module (right and left/if deployed)
- Seat belt pretensioner (right and left)
- Lap seat belt pretensioner (passenger's side only)
- Locking tongue (front seat only) (right and left)
- Front sub sensor (right and left)
- Instrument panel assembly (because it is integrated with passenger's airbag module) (if passenger's airbag module is deployed)
- Steering wheel
- Column assembly - steering
- Steering roll connector
- Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged part with a new one.
- Side airbag sensor (collision side)
- Cover COMPL - front seat backrest (collision side)
- Pad assembly - front seat backrest (collision side)
- Frame assembly - front seat backrest (collision side)
- Frame assembly - front seat cushion (collision side)
- Universal joint assembly - steering
- Steering gearbox
- Beam COMPL - steering
- Passenger's seat occupant detection system (Perform the inspection following the diagnostic procedure in the "OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)" information.) Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
- Harnesses and connectors on body side that are linked to the replaced parts
- Replace the following parts with new ones.
- Frontal collision (driver's airbag module not activated)
Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged or cracked part with a new one.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
- Driver's airbag module
- Knee airbag module
- Passenger's airbag module
- Seat belt pretensioner (right and left)
- Lap seat belt pretensioner (passenger's side only)
- Locking tongue (front seat only) (right and left)
- Front sub sensor (right and left)
- Instrument panel assembly (because it is integrated with passenger's airbag module)
- Passenger's seat occupant detection system (Perform the inspection following the diagnostic procedure in the "OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)" information.) Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
- No frontal collision
- Visually inspect the airbag modules for damage or contamination and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Passenger's seat occupant detection system (Perform the inspection following the diagnostic procedure in the "OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)" information.) Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.