Legacy Outback Wagon F4-2.5L SOHC (2000)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Airbag Systems
VEHICLES WHICH BECOME INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
If the vehicle equipped with an SRS airbag system is damaged in a collision, the airbag system parts must be checked and replaced in accordance with
the following standards:
After faulty parts are replaced, the warning light operation must be checked.
When the ignition switch is turned ON, it lights up for about 7 seconds and then it goes out for at least 30 seconds.
The trouble code stored in memory must be erased after the check.
AIRBAG MODULE (DRIVER AND PASSENGER)
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
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The vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of whether or not airbag is deployed).
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The designated trouble code is output during self-diagnosis.
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
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Airbag is deployed.
The pad surface is scratched or cracked.
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Harness and/or connector is deformed or cracked, their circuits are broken, lead wire is exposed, etc.
Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
The module surface is fouled with foreign matter. (grease, oil, water, cleaning solvent, etc.)
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Airbag module dropped to the floor/ground.
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Airbag module determined as faulty during self-diagnosis.
AIRBAG MODULE (SIDE)
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
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The vehicle damaged in a side collision (regardless of whether or not airbag is deployed).
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The designated trouble code is output during self-diagnosis.
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
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Side airbag is deployed.
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The front seat assembly is damaged or deformed.
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Harness and/or connector is deformed or cracked, their circuits are broken, lead wire is exposed, etc.
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Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
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Side airbag module determined as faulty during self-diagnosis.
MAIN HARNESS
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
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A vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of whether or not airbag is deployed).
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The designated trouble code is output during self-diagnosis.
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
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Harness circuit is broken, lead wire is exposed, corrugated tube is cracked, etc.
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Connector is scratched or cracked.
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The designated trouble code is output during self-diagnosis.
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
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A vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of whether or not airbag is deployed).
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The designated trouble code is output during self-diagnosis.
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
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Control module is cracked or deformed.
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Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
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Connector is scratched or cracked.
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Control module dropped to the floor/ground.
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Control module determined as faulty during diagnostics.
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Airbag is deployed.
COMBINATION SWITCH
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
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A vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of whether or not airbag is deployed).
