Airbag Control Module - Subaru LEGACY 2004 Service Manual

AIRBAG SYSTEM

8. Airbag Control Module

A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble the airbag control mod-
ule.
• If the airbag control module is deformed or if
water damage is suspected, replace the airbag
control module with a new one.
• Do not drop the airbag control module.
• After removal, keep the airbag control mod-
ule on a dry, clean surface away from moisture,
heat and dust.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the console front panel and console
side garnish. <Ref. to EI-54, REMOVAL, Center
Console.>
4) Remove the screws and pull out the audio unit
assembly to disconnect the connector for removal.
5) Disconnect the connector from airbag control
module.
6) Remove the bolts and remove airbag control
module.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Use new hexagon head bolts (for airbag control
module only) during installation.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Airbag Control Module
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Descrip-
tion". <Ref. to AB-2, AIRBAG CONTROL
MODULE, COMPONENT, General Descrip-
tion.>
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
• Control module, connector, and mounting brack-
et are damaged.
• Airbag is deployed.
• Side airbag is deployed.
• Curtain airbag is deployed.
EI-00794
AB-00759
AB-20