Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3261

INSPECTION LOCATIONS AFTER A COLLISION
AIRBAG SYSTEM
3. Inspection Locations After a
Collision
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.
• Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Lead wire is exposed.
• 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.
• The steering wheel is in the way, making it diffi-
cult to install the airbag module.
• The clearance between the driver's airbag mod-
ule and steering wheel is not constant.
• The steering wheel deformation in axial and radi-
al directions exceed limits.
Specifications:
Height deflection A
Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)
O.D. deflection L
Less than 17 mm (0.67 in)
2. AIRBAG MODULE (PASSENGER)
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Lead wire is exposed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
3. AIRBAG MODULE (SIDE)
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Front seat is damaged or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open.
• Lead wire is exposed.
4. AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Control module is cracked or deformed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
• Connector is scratched or deformed.
• Airbag is deployed.
• Side airbag is deployed.
5. FRONT SUB SENSOR
If the front section of vehicle as shown in the figure
is damaged:
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Front sub sensor is cracked or deformed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
• Connector is scratched or cracked.
• Airbag is deployed.
6. FRONT SUB SENSOR HARNESS
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
B5M0096A
• Harness is open, lead wire is exposed, and cor-
rugated tube is noticeably cracked.
• Connector is scratched or cracked.
AB-10
G5M0311