1999 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

4.
A:
1\)
2\)
for
3\)
4\)
below
CAUTION:
Do
column
stalled.
G5M0312
5\)
[W1A0].>
6\)
ule.
S5M0216
7\)
airbag
\(driver
S5M0217A
8\)
from
lower
9\)
and
H5M0933B
10\)
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4.

5.
A:
1\)
2\)
for
3\)
roll
4\)
5\)
from
6\)
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airbag
7\)
ness.
S5M0307
8\)
6.
A:
CAUTION:
IDo
ule.
G5M0322
I If
if
bag
G5M0323
I After
ule
light
G5M0324
1\)
2\)
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3\)
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5.

5. Side Airbag Harness
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait
for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove front seat and
roll up floor mat .
4) Remove console box.
5) Disconnect the two 12-pin yellow connectors
from airbag control module.
6) Remove side airbag sensor [W7A0].> and then disconnect connector from side
airbag sensor.
7) Detach clips and then remove side airbag har-
ness.
S5M0307
8) Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Airbag Control Module
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
IDo not disassemble the airbag control mod-
ule.
G5M0322
IIf the airbag control module is deformed, or
if water damage is suspected, replace the air-
bag control module with a new genuine part.
G5M0323
IAfter removal, keep the airbag control mod-
ule on a dry, clean surface away from heat and
light sources, and moisture and dust.
G5M0324
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) Remove instrument panel console. [W1A0].>
5) Disconnect connector from airbag control mod-
ule.
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5. Side Airbag Harness

6) Using T40 TORXTbit (Tamper resistant type),
remove the four TORXTbolts in numerical
sequence shown in figure. Discard the old TORXT
bolts.
CAUTION:
Use new TORXTbolts during re-assembly.
S5M0219A
7) Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Side Airbag Sensor
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
IIf the side of the vehicle body is damaged by
a collision, be sure to check the left and right
side airbag sensors, even if the airbag was not
inflated. If any damage to the sensor or any
deformation of the sensor mount is found,
replace with a new genuine part.
IWhen painting or performing sheet metal
work on the side part of vehicle body, including
the side sill, center pillar, front and rear doors,
take utmost care not to apply dryer heat, paint-
ing mist, or the flame of the welding burner
directly to the side airbag sensors and wire
harness of the airbag system.
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait
for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove center pillar lower trim. [W5A1].>
4) Detach ELR of front seat belt. [W3A0].>
5) Remove the two TORXTbolts and then detach
side airbag sensor while disconnecting connector.

S5M0308
6) Install in the reverse order of removal.
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7. Side Airbag Sensor

6\)Tbit
remove Tbolts
sequence T
bolts.
CAUTION:
Use Tbolts
S5M0219A
7\)
7.
A:
CAUTION:
I If
a
side
inflated.
deformation
replace
I When
work
the
take
ing
directly
harness
1\)
2\)
for
3\)
[W5A1].>
4\)
[W3A0].>
5\) Tbolts
side
S5M0308
6\)
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7.

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.
G5M0312
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.
H5M0662
7) Disconnect airbag connector on back of airbag
module. Remove airbag
module, and place it with pad side facing upward.

H5M0664
8) Using steering puller (A), remove steering
wheel.
CAUTION:
Do not allow connector to interfere when
removing steering wheel.
S5M0436A
9) Remove steering column covers.
10) Removing the three retaining screws, remove
combination switch.
S5M0220
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8. Roll Connector

11) Disconnect connectors and then detach com-
bination switch assembly.
12) Remove lighting switch and wiper switch from
roll connector.
B5M0940
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.
H5M0663B
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.
H5M0663B
6) Install airbag module and lower cover in the
reverse order of removal.
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8. Roll Connector

9. Front Sub Sensor
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
IIf the front end of the vehicle body is dam-
aged by a collision, be sure to check the left
and right front sub sensors, even if the airbag
was not inflated. If any damage to the sensor or
any deformation of the sensor mount is found,
replace with a new genuine part.
G5M0291
IWhen painting or performing sheet metal
work on the front part of vehicle body, includ-
ing 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 sub sen-
sors and wire harness of the airbag system.
G5M0310
1. FRONT SUB SENSOR HARNESS
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait
for at least 20 seconds before starting work.3) Remove front side sill cover and then discon-
nect front sub sensor connector. [M2F5].>
B5M0517
4) Remove front wheel and mud guard.
5) Disconnect connector from front sub sensor
assembly.
S5M0335
6) Remove wiring harness clips.
G5M0315
7) Remove grommet and then detach front sub
sensor harness.
G5M0316
8) Install in the reverse order of removal.
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9. Front Sub Sensor