Forester F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver's Airbag Module
Driver's Airbag Module
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module.
1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that
the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
4. Using TORX(R) bit T30 (1), remove the two TORX(R) bolts on the side of steering wheel.
5. Disconnect the horn harness.
6. Disconnect the airbag connector on the back of airbag module, and then remove the airbag module.
7. Refer to "CAUTION" for handling of a removed airbag module.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
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Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module.
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Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 ft.lb)