1996 SUBARU LEGACY wheel

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2) Remove four bolts and then carefully remove airbag
module.
3) Refer to“CAUTION”for handling of a removed airbag
module.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
Observe the following: Make sure that ignition switch is off.
CAUTION:
Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or
get caught with other parts.
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4. Front Sensor
CAUTION:
If the front end of the vehicle body is damaged by a
collision, be sure to check the left and right front
sensors, even if the airbag was not inflated. If any dam-
age to the sensor or any deformation of the sensor
mount is found, replace with a new genuine part.
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When painting or performing sheet metal work on
the front part of vehicle body, including the front wheel
apron, front fender and front side frame, take utmost
care not to apply dryer heat, painting mist, or the flame
of the welding burner directly to the front sensors and
wire harness of the airbag system.
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
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3. Airbag Module - 4. Front Sensor

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3) Remove lower cover.
Disconnect airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steer-
ing column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until front sensors are securely re-installed.
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4) Remove console box. Discon-
nect 2-pin blue connector (AB4) (right side front sensor)
and 2-pin orange connector (AB5) (left side front sensor)
from airbag control module.
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5) Roll up floor mat and side sill cover. [W5A10].> Remove front sensor harness from clip and pro-
tector.
6) Remove front wheels.
7) Remove front mud guard.
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8) Remove wiring harness clips.
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9) Remove grommet.
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4. Front Sensor

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6) Using TORX®BIT T40 (Tamper resistant type), remove
two TORX®bolts.
Discard the old TORX®bolts.
CAUTION:
Use new TORX
®bolts during re-assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
CAUTION:
Be sure to fully secure all airbag system connectors
during re-assembly and confirm that all green double
lock mechanisms are engaged.
7. Combination Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
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3) Remove lower cover. Disconnect
airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steering column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until combination switch is securely re-installed.
4) Disconnect combination switch connectors from body
harness connector.
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5) Set front wheels in straight ahead position. Using
TORX®BIT T30, remove two TORX®bolts.
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6. Airbag Control Module - 7. Combination Switch

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6) Using TORX®BIT T40 (Tamper resistant type), remove
two TORX®bolts.
Discard the old TORX®bolts.
CAUTION:
Use new TORX
®bolts during re-assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
CAUTION:
Be sure to fully secure all airbag system connectors
during re-assembly and confirm that all green double
lock mechanisms are engaged.
7. Combination Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
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3) Remove lower cover. Disconnect
airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steering column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until combination switch is securely re-installed.
4) Disconnect combination switch connectors from body
harness connector.
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5) Set front wheels in straight ahead position. Using
TORX®BIT T30, remove two TORX®bolts.
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6. Airbag Control Module - 7. Combination Switch

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6) Disconnect airbag connector on back of airbag module.
Remove airbag module, and place it
with pad side facing upward.
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7) Using steering puller, remove steering wheel.
CAUTION:
Do not allow connector to interfere when removing
steering wheel.
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8) Remove steering column covers.
9) Removing two retaining screws, remove combination
switch.
B: ADJUSTMENT
1. CENTERING ROLL CONNECTOR
Before installing steering wheel, make sure to center roll
connector built into combination switch.
1) Make sure that front wheels are positioned straight
ahead.
2) Install steering gearbox, steering shaft and combination
switch properly. Turn roll connector pin

1clockwise until
it stops.
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3) Then, back off roll connector pin
1approximately 2.65
turns until“”marks aligned.
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7. Combination Switch

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C: INSTALLATION
1) Before installing combination switch, check to ensure
that combination switch is off and front wheels are set in
the straight ahead position.
CAUTION:
Failure to do this might damage roll connector.
2) Install column cover and center roll connector.
3) Install steering wheel in neutral position. Carefully insert
roll connector pin

1into hole on steering wheel.
NOTE:
If steering wheel angle requires fine adjustment, adjust tie-
rod.
4) Install airbag module and lower cover in the reverse
order of removal.
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7. Combination Switch

6. COMBINATION SWITCH
Inspection standard:
A vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of whether
or not airbag is deployed).
The designated trouble code is output during self-diag-
nosis. (Refer to“Diagnostics”Section.)
Replacement standard:
Combination switch or steering roll connector is
deformed or cracked.
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7. STEERING WHEEL
Inspection standard:
A vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of whether
or not airbag is deployed).
Replacement standard:
Check steering wheel insert for cracks or deformities.
Check to ensure that new airbag module is properly
installed in steering wheel.
After installing airbag module, check to ensure that it is
free of interference with steering wheel and that clearance
between the two is equal at all points.
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8. STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Inspection standard:
A vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of whether
or not airbag is deployed).
Replacement standard:
Check steering wheel free play in axial and radial direc-
tions.
Specifications:
Axial free play A
Less than ±6 mm (0.24 in)
Radial free play L
Less than ±7 mm (0.28 in)
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2. Inspection and Replacement Standards

A: REMOVAL
1. DRIVER SIDE
1) Set front wheels in straight ahead position.
2) Turn ignition switch off.
3) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
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4) Using TORX®BIT T30, remove two TORX®bolts.
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5) Disconnect airbag connector on back of airbag module.

6) Refer to“CAUTION”for handling of a removed airbag
module.
2. PASSENGER SIDE
1) Remove instrument panel.
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3. Airbag Module