Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 3464

AIRBAG SYSTEM
3. Inspection Locations After a
Collision
A: REPLACEMENT
Replace the following parts when the airbag is de-
ployed.
1. FRONT COLLISION
1) Driver's airbag module
2) Passenger's airbag module
3) Driver's seat belt (Pretensioner)
4) Passenger's seat belt (Pretensioner)
5) Airbag control module
6) Front sub sensor
7) Roll connector
8) Instrument panel (for integrating with passen-
ger's airbag module)
2. SIDE COLLISION
1) Airbag control module
2) Side airbag module (operating side seat back-
rest)
3) Side airbag sensor (operating side)
4) Curtain airbag module (operating side)
5) Curtain airbag sensor (operating side)
3. INSPECTION OF OTHER PARTS
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
1) Check the steering shaft for mounting conditions
and deflection of front and rear, upward and down-
ward directions, and deflection of front and rear di-
rection with tilt lever released. (After collision,
absorbing part of steering shaft may work.)
2) Check the direct type connector of driver's
airbag module, pretensioner, etc. for damage, and
also check each harness for pinch and connector
damage. Replace the harness as a unit if damage
is found.
3) Check the installing condition and play of the
seat cushion, backrest, seat rail and headrest.
B: 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 systems.
1. DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE
1) Check for the following, and replace the dam-
aged parts with new parts.
• Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
• The module surface is fouled with grease, oil,
water or cleaning solvent.
Inspection Locations After a Collision
AB-12
2) When installing a new driver's airbag module,
check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
• 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.
• When steering wheel deformation in axial, up-
ward and downward directions exceed limits.
Standard value:
Height deflection A
Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)
O.D. deflection L
Less than 7 mm (0.28 in)
2. PASSENGER'S AIRBAG MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
• Airbag module and instrument panel are cracked
or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
3. SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
• Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket
are damaged or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
4. CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
• Airbag cover is scratched or broken.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
• Mounting bracket and securing clip are cracked
or deformed.
5. AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
• Control module is cracked or deformed.
L
A
AB-00028