Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3256

• The removed front seat with the airbag module
must be kept at least 200 mm (8 in) away from walls
and other objects.
• Do not use the airbag or pretensioner parts from
other vehicles. Always replace defective parts with
new parts.
• Never re-use a deployed airbag or pretensioner.
• When painting or performing sheet metal work
on the front part of the vehicle, including the front
wheel apron, front fender, and front side frame, re-
move the front sub sensors and wire harness of the
airbag system.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
• When painting or performing sheet metal work
on the side of the vehicle, including the side sill,
center pillar, and front and rear doors, remove the
side airbag sensors and wire harness of the airbag
system.
B5M1072A
• When storing a removed airbag module, do not
place any objects on it or pile airbag modules on
top of each other. If the airbag inflates for some rea-
son when it is placed with its pad side facing down-
ward or under any object, a serious accident may
result.
AB-5
AIRBAG SYSTEM
G5M0310