Driver's Airbag Module Assembly

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Driver's Airbag Module Assembly
  1. Frontal collision (driver's airbag module assembly activated)
    1. 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
    2. 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
  2. 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 .
  3. 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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