1999 SUBARU FORESTER steering

B: TROUBLE CODE 11
DIAGNOSIS:
IAirbag main harness circuit is open, shorted or
shorted to ground.
IAirbag module harness (Driver) circuit is open,
shorted or shorted to ground.
IRoll connector circuit is open, shorted or shorted
to ground.
IAirbag control module is faulty.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag
system, turn ignition switch ªOFFº, disconnect
battery ground cable and then wait at least 20
seconds.
After 20 seconds elapse, remove instrument
panel lower cover, and disconnect (AB3) and
(AB8), (AB9) and (AB10).5B1 : AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPEC-
TION
1) Remove lower cover panel [W1A0].>, and connect connector (AB8) below
steering column to test harness F connector (1F).
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2) Disconnect connector (AB6) [W6A0].> from airbag control module, and connect
it to test harness I or I2 connector (1I) terminal.
3) Measure resistance between test harness I or
I2 connector (2I) and test harness F connector (3F)
terminals.
Connector & terminal
(2I) No. 1 Ð (3F) No. 3:
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:Is resistance less than 10W?
: Go to step5B2.
: Replace airbag main harness. 5-5 [W4A0].>
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5. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

3) Conduct appearance inspection on parts
selected.
NOTE:
Also check connector terminals, wiring harness,
case, etc. for damage.
:Is there anything unusual about the
appearance of airbag component
parts?
: Replace faulty airbag component parts.
: Go to step5X2.
5X2 : AIRBAG COMPONENT PARTS
VIBRATION INSPECTION
1) Gently shake check parts (to determine faults.).
2) To check airbag module or roll connector, turn
and tilt steering wheel.
CAUTION:
Do not shake or vibrate airbag control module.
:Does the component malfunction
again when shaking?
: Replace faulty airbag component parts.
: Go to step5X3.
5X3 : SHOWERING INSPECTION TO BODY
Spray water on vehicle body.
CAUTION:
Do not directly spray water on airbag compo-
nents.
NOTE:
Also check wiring harnesses as water may leak
along them and get airbag component parts wet.
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:Does water leak into the passenger
compartment when showering
vehicle?
: Replace faulty airbag component parts.
: Perform clear memory. [T4C0].>
Y: WARNING LIGHT INDICATES
TROUBLE CODE, THEN NORMAL
CODE. (FLASHING NORMAL CODE.)
DIAGNOSIS:
IAirbag connector is faulty.
IFuse No. 11 (in joint box) is blown.
IAirbag main harness is faulty.
IAirbag control module is faulty.
IBody harness is faulty.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag
system, turn ignition switch ªOFFº, disconnect
battery ground cable, and then wait at least 20
seconds.
5Y1 : AIRBAG CONNECTOR APPEARANCE
INSPECTION
Conduct appearance inspection on airbag connec-
tors (AB1) through (AB28).
NOTE:
Check terminals, case and wiring harnesses for
damage.
:Is there anything unusual about the
appearance of connectors (AB1)
through (AB28)?
: Replace faulty airbag component parts.
: Go to step5Y2.
5Y2 : AIRBAG CONNECTOR VIBRATION
INSPECTION
Conduct vibration inspection on airbag connectors
(AB1) through (AB28).
NOTE:
Gently shake each airbag connector.
:Do the connectors (AB1) through
(AB28) malfunction again when shak-
ing?
: Replace faulty airbag component parts.
: Go to step5Y3.
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5. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

B: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND ROOM
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(27) Rear pillar (Inner) harness clip
attaching hole 8 mm (0.31 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)
(34) Rear skirt gauge hole 20 mm
(0.79 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(36) Rear quarter bumper side gauge
hole 20 mm (0.79 in) dia. (Left)
(37) Rear quarter bumper side gauge
hole 20 mm (0.79 in) dia. (Right)
(38) Instrument panel attaching
square hole 22´34.5 mm (0.87
´1.358 in) (Right)
(39) Steering support beam attaching
bolt hole M8 (Symmetrical)
(40) Front pillar (Inner) gauge hole 10
mm (0.39 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(41) Floor mat attaching clip hole 8
mm (0.31 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(42) Rear quarter glass attaching
hole 8´15 mm (0.31´0.59 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)(43) Roof rail attaching square hole 9
mm (0.35 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(44) Rear quarter glass attaching
hole 8 mm (0.31 in) dia. (Sym-
metrical)
(45) Rear locator hollow 4 mm (0.16
in) dia.
(46) Rear strut mounting hole 10 mm
(0.39 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(47) Rear gate stay attaching bolt
hole M8 (Symmetrical)
(48) Inner trim clip attaching hole 8´
20 mm (0.31´0.79 in) dia.
(Symmetrical)
(49) Rear combination light mounting
hole 8 mm (0.31 in) dia. (Sym-
metrical)
(61) Side rail (Inner) gauge hole 8
mm (0.31 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(65) Seat belt anchor attaching bolt
hole 12 mm (0.47 in) dia. (Sym-
metrical)
(70) Buffer attaching hole M6 (Sym-
metrical)
(71) Bumper face attaching square
hole 8´9 mm (0.31´0.35 in)
(72) Rear quarter and square hole 8
´9 mm (0.31´0.35 in) (Sym-
metrical)
(73) Head console attaching hole 8
mm (0.31 in) dia.
(74) Inner shim carrier attaching bolt
hole M6 (Symmetrical)
(75) Inner shim carrier attaching bolt
hole M6 (Symmetrical)
(76) Head console attaching hole 8
mm (0.31 in) dia.
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5-1[S2B0]SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
2. Body Datum Points

11) Remove the two bolts and lower steering col-
umn.
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12) Set temperature control switch to ªFULL
HOTº, mode selector switch to ªDEFº position and
recirc switch to ªFRESHº position.
13) Disconnect temperature control cable and
mode control cable from heater unit then discon-
nect recirc control cable from intake unit.
NOTE:
Do not move switch and link when installing.
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5-4[W1A0]SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Instrument Panel

2. Inspection and Replacement
Standards
A: VEHICLES WHICH BECOME
INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
If the vehicle equipped with an SRS airbag system
is damaged in a collision, the airbag system parts
must be checked and replaced in accordance with
the following standards:
IAfter faulty parts are replaced, the warning light
operation must be checked.
IWhen the ignition switch is turned ON, it lights
up for about 7 seconds and then it goes out for at
least 30 seconds.
IThe trouble code stored in memory must be
erased after the check.
B: AIRBAG MODULE (DRIVER AND
PASSENGER)
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
IThe vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless
of whether or not airbag is deployed).
IThe designated trouble code is output during
self-diagnosis.
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
IAirbag is deployed.
IThe pad surface is scratched or cracked.
IHarness and/or connector is deformed or
cracked, their circuits are broken, lead wire is
exposed, etc.
IMounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
IThe module surface is fouled with foreign mat-
ter. (grease, oil, water, cleaning solvent, etc.)
IAirbag module dropped to the floor/ground.
IAirbag module determined as faulty during self-
diagnosis.
C: AIRBAG MODULE (SIDE)
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
IThe vehicle damaged in a side collision (regard-
less of whether or not airbag is deployed).
IThe designated trouble code is output during
self-diagnosis.
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
ISide airbag is deployed.
IThe front seat assembly is damaged or
deformed.
IHarness and/or connector is deformed or
cracked, their circuits are broken, lead wire is
exposed, etc.
IMounting bracket is cracked or deformed.ISide airbag module determined as faulty during
self-diagnosis.
D: MAIN HARNESS
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
IA vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of
whether or not airbag is deployed).
IThe designated trouble code is output during
self-diagnosis.
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
IHarness circuit is broken, lead wire is exposed,
corrugated tube is cracked, etc.
IConnector is scratched or cracked.
IThe designated trouble code is output during
self-diagnosis.
E: AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
IA vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of
whether or not airbag is deployed).
IThe designated trouble code is output during
self-diagnosis.
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
IControl module is cracked or deformed.
IMounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
IConnector is scratched or cracked.
IControl module dropped to the floor/ground.
IControl module determined as faulty during
diagnostics.
IFront or side airbag is deployed.
F: ROLL CONNECTOR
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
IA vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of
whether or not airbag is deployed).
IThe designated trouble code is output during
self-diagnosis.
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
ICombination switch or steering roll connector is
deformed or cracked.
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[W2F2]5-5SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Inspection and Replacement Standards

G: STEERING WHEEL
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
IA vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of
whether or not airbag is deployed).
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
ICheck steering wheel insert for cracks or defor-
mities.
ICheck to ensure that new airbag module is prop-
erly installed in steering wheel.
IAfter 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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ICheck steering wheel distortion in axial and
radial directions.
Specifications:
Axial free play A
Less than
±6mm(±0.24 in)
Radial free play L
Less than
±7mm(±0.28 in)
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H: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
IA vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of
whether or not airbag is deployed).
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
ICheck to ensure that clearance of expand plate
on steering column under side is within specifica-
tions.
Clearance of expand plate: L
More than 15 mm (0.59 in)
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5-5[W2G1]SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Inspection and Replacement Standards

8. Roll Connector
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait
for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove lower cover.
4) 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.
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5) Disconnect combination switch connectors
from body harness connector.
6) Set front wheels in straight ahead position.
Using T30 TORXTbit, remove the two TORXT
bolts.
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7) Disconnect airbag connector on back of airbag
module. Remove airbag
module, and place it with pad side facing upward.

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8) Using steering puller (A), remove steering
wheel.
CAUTION:
Do not allow connector to interfere when
removing steering wheel.
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9) Remove steering column covers.
10) Removing the three retaining screws, remove
combination switch.
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5-5[W8A0]SERVICE PROCEDURE
8. Roll Connector

11) Disconnect connectors and then detach com-
bination switch assembly.
12) Remove lighting switch and wiper switch from
roll connector.
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B: ADJUSTMENT
1. CENTERING ROLL CONNECTOR
Before installing steering wheel, make sure to cen-
ter 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 (A) clockwise until it stops.
3) Then, back off roll connector pin (A) approxi-
mately 2.5 turns until ªGº marks aligned.
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C: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Failure to do this might damage roll connector.
1) Install lighting switch and wiper switch to roll
connector.
2) Before installing combination switch, check to
ensure that combination switch is off and front
wheels are set in the straight ahead position.
3) Install combination switch assembly and then
connect connectors.
4) Install column cover and centering roll connec-
tor.
5) Install steering wheel in neutral position. Care-
fully insert roll connector pin (A) into hole on steer-
ing wheel.
NOTE:
If steering wheel angle requires fine adjustment,
adjust tie-rod.
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6) Install airbag module and lower cover in the
reverse order of removal.
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8. Roll Connector