1997 SUBARU LEGACY service

When storing a removed airbag module (driver side
and passenger side), be sure to place it in parallel with
floor with the pad facing up. Do not place it against a
wall, or place anything on the pad; otherwise, a dan-
gerous condition may be created if the module mal-
functions.
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3. Airbag Module

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

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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.
4. Main Harness
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 steer-
ing column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until main harness are securely re-installed.
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4) Remove console box. Discon-
nect 12-pin yellow connector (AB6) from airbag control
module.
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3. Airbag Module - 4. Main Harness

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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.
4. Main Harness
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 steer-
ing column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until main harness are securely re-installed.
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4) Remove console box. Discon-
nect 12-pin yellow connector (AB6) from airbag control
module.
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3. Airbag Module - 4. Main Harness

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5) Disconnect body harness connector (B53) from connec-
tor (AB1).
NOTE:
The following procedures for removal are for“LHD model”.
The procedures for“RHD model”are symmetrically oppo-
site.
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6) Remove front side sill cover and then disconnect airbag
connector (AB9) and (AB10).
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7) Roll up floor mat and side sill lower cover of both side
and then remove main harness.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
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5. Airbag Control Module
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the airbag control module.
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4. Main Harness - 5. Airbag Control Module

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5) Disconnect body harness connector (B53) from connec-
tor (AB1).
NOTE:
The following procedures for removal are for“LHD model”.
The procedures for“RHD model”are symmetrically oppo-
site.
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6) Remove front side sill cover and then disconnect airbag
connector (AB9) and (AB10).
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7) Roll up floor mat and side sill lower cover of both side
and then remove main harness.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
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5. Airbag Control Module
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the airbag control module.
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If the airbag control module is deformed, or if water
damage is suspected, replace the airbag control mod-
ule with a new genuine part.
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After removal, keep the airbag control module on a
dry, clean surface away from heat and light sources,
and moisture and dust.
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 steer-
ing column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until airbag control module is securely re-installed.
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4) Remove console box.
5) Disconnect 12-pin yellow connector from airbag control
module.
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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.
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.
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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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5. Airbag Control Module - 6. Combination Switch