Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 3558

• The removed front seat with the airbag module
must be kept at least 200 mm (8 in) away from walls
and other objects.
(1) More than 200 mm (8 in)
• 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 parts and take utmost care not to apply paint
or the flame of the welding burner directly to the
front sub sensors and wire harness of the airbag
system.
• 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 parts
and take utmost care not to apply paint or the flame
of the welding burner directly to the side airbag
sensors and wire harness of the airbag system.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
( 1 )
AB-00128
AB-00129
AB-5
AIRBAG SYSTEM