Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 2795

INSPECTION LOCATIONS AFTER A COLLISION
Airbag System
3. Inspection Locations After a
Collision
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A: INSPECTION
If the vehicle is involved in a collision on any side,
even if it is a slight collision, be sure to check the
following system parts.
1. AIRBAG MODULE (DRIVER)
1) Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
¼ Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
¼ Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Lead wire is exposed.
¼ The module surface is fouled with grease, oil,
water or cleaning solvent.
2) When installing a new driver's airbag module,
check the following. If necessary, install a new air-
bag module and steering wheel.
¼ The steering wheel is in the way, making it diffi-
cult to install the airbag module.
¼ The clearance between the driver's airbag mod-
ule and steering wheel is not constant.
¼ Free play of the steering wheel is over specifi-
cations in axial and radial directions.
Specifications:
Height deflection
Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)
O.D. deflection
Less than 7 mm (0.28 in)
2. AIRBAG MODULE (PASSENGER)
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
¼ Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
¼ Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Lead wire is exposed.
¼ Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
3. AIRBAG MODULE (SIDE)
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
¼ Front seat is damaged or deformed.
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S802306A1001
B5M0096A
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¼ Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open.
¼ Lead wire is exposed.
4. AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
¼ Control module is cracked or deformed.
¼ Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
¼ Connector is scratched or deformed.
¼ Airbag is deployed.
¼ Side airbag is deployed.
5. FRONT SUB SENSOR
If the front section of vehicle as shown in the fig-
ure is damaged:
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
¼ Front sub sensor is cracked or deformed.
¼ Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
¼ Connector is scratched or cracked.
¼ Airbag is deployed.
6. FRONT SUB SENSOR HARNESS
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
¼ Harness is open, lead wire is exposed, and cor-
rugated tube is noticeably cracked.
¼ Connector is scratched or cracked.
AB-10
S802306A1004
S802306A1005
G5M0311
S802306A1006