Knee 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.
    • Knee airbag module is cracked or deformed.
    • Claw portion of the metallic case of knee airbag module is not aligned with the plastic cover.
    • Knee airbag module bracket is cracked or deformed.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
    • Depending on the condition of the beam COMPL - steering, installation of the knee airbag module is difficult.
  2. Install the knee airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • 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 

    Tightening torque:Β 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  3. Install the data link connector.
  4. Install the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>INSTALLATION .
  5. 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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