1997 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

Page 1681 of 3342

SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G5M0298
8) Do not allow water or oil to come in contact with the
connector terminals. Do not touch the connector terminals.
9) When connecting or disconnecting airbag connector,
make sure ignition swi

Page 1682 of 3342

SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G5M0311
3. FRONT SENSOR
Inspection standard:
Check the front section (Refer to shaded area of vehicle
in figure) for damage, regardless of whether or not airbag
is deployed.
Check whether or not the

Page 1683 of 3342

SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 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 t

Page 1684 of 3342

SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual B5M0097A
Check to ensure that clearance between capsule1(at
steering column) and cutout portion of column bracket
2
on steering column upper side is within specifications.
Clearance between capsule

Page 1685 of 3342

SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G5M0299
3. Airbag Module
CAUTION:
The airbag module (driver side and passenger side)
must not be disassembled. The airbag module cannot
be used again once inflated.
G5M0300
When removing and install

Page 1686 of 3342

SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 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;

Page 1687 of 3342

SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 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.
H5

Page 1688 of 3342

SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 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 proce