2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual AB-13
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Inspection Locations After a Collision
5. FRONT SUB SENSOR
If the front section of vehicle as shown in the figure
is damaged:
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts wit

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual AB-14
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Driver’s Airbag Module
4. Driver’s Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” in General Description be-
fore handing the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-3, 
CAUTION,

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual AB-15
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Passenger’s Airbag Module
5. Passenger’s Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” in General Description be-
fore handing the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-3, 
CAU

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual AB-16
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Side Airbag Module
6. Side Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before working on the airbag module, refer to 
the “CAUTION” in General Description. <Ref. to 
AB-3, CAUTION, Gener

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual AB-17
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Side Airbag Module
3) Install the side airbag harness to backrest frame
assembly.
NOTE:
Secure the harness to its original position of seat.
4) Install the backrest cover. <Ref. to

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual AB-18
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Airbag Control Module
7. Airbag Control Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
 Do not disassemble the airbag control mod-
ule.
 If the airbag control module is deformed or if
water damage i

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual AB-19
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Side Airbag Sensor
8. Side Airbag Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before startin

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual AB-20
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Roll Connector
9. Roll Connector
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.