1996 SUBARU LEGACY wheel bolts

B5M0098
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.
G5M0310
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

B5M0098
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.
G5M0291
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.
G5M0310
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

B5M0105
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.
G5M0312
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.
H5M0662A
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

B5M0105
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.
G5M0312
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.
H5M0662A
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

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.
H5M0662A
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

B5M0105
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.
6. 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.
G5M0312
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.
H5M0662A
5) Set front wheels in straight ahead position. Using
TORX®BIT T30, remove two TORX®bolts.
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5. Airbag Control Module - 6. Combination Switch

B5M0105
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.
6. 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.
G5M0312
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.
H5M0662A
5) Set front wheels in straight ahead position. Using
TORX®BIT T30, remove two TORX®bolts.
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5. Airbag Control Module - 6. Combination Switch

2. HEADLIGHT
1) Remove front grille and disconnect connectors from
headlight.
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2) Remove bolts which secure headlight and remove
headlight.
Tightening torque:
6.4±0.5 N⋅m (0.65±0.05 kg-m, 4.7±0.4 ft-lb)
NOTE:
When installing the headlight, securely fit clip into locating.
B6M0339
B6M0236
3. COMBINATION SWITCH (WITHOUT AIRBAG
MODEL)
Refer to 5-5 [W7A0] as for removal of combination
switch on airbag equipped model.
1) Remove steering wheel.
2) Remove screws which secure upper column cover to
lower column cover.
3) Remove screws which secure knee protector and
remove knee protector.
CAUTION:
When installing knee protector, ensure that harness is
not caught by adjacent parts.
4) Disconnect connector from body harness and undo
holddown band.
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4. Headlight