Subaru Impreza 3 / Impreza WRX / Impreza WRX STI. Manual — part 610

AB-7

General Description

AIRBAG SYSTEM

• Do not disassemble driver’s airbag module, pas-

senger’s airbag module, side or curtain airbag

modules, or pretensioner.

• When attaching the steering wheel and steering

roll connector, be sure to adjust the steering roll

connector.

• The removed front seat with airbag module must

be kept at least 200 mm (8 in) away from walls and

other objects.

• When storing a removed airbag module, do not

place it with the pad side facing downward. Do not

place any objects on the airbag module. Do not pile

up the airbag module. If the pad of the airbag mod-

ule is in contact with other objects, it may cause a

serious accident if the airbag accidentally operates.

• Driver’s airbag module

• Passenger’s airbag module and side airbag

module

C: PREPARATION TOOL

1. GENERAL TOOL

(1) 200 mm (8 in) or more

AB-01541

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AB-00128

(1)

TOOL NAME

REMARKS

TORX

®

T30

Used for removal/installation of driv-
ers airbag module

AB-02148

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AB-02149

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AB-8

Airbag Connector

AIRBAG SYSTEM

2. Airbag Connector

A: PROCEDURE

1. POWER SUPPLY

1) How to disconnect:
CAUTION:

When pulling the slide lock or disconnecting

connector, be sure to hold the connector, not

the harness.

Press the lock (A), and then disconnect the con-

nector.

2) How to connect:
CAUTION:

Be sure to insert the connector in until it is

locked. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is

locked.

Holding the connector, push it in securely until a

clicking sound is heard.

2. AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE

1) How to disconnect:
CAUTION:

When disconnecting connector, be sure to hold

the connector, not the harness.

Press the lock lever plate (A) and pull out the lock

lever.

2) How to connect:
CAUTION:

Be sure to insert the connector in until it is

locked. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is

locked.

Insert the connector and push the lock lever in se-

curely.

3. DRIVER’S AIRBAG MODULE (BETWEEN

AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS AND ROLL CON-

NECTOR) AND PASSENGER’S AIRBAG

MODULE

1) How to disconnect:
CAUTION:

When pulling the slide lock or disconnecting

connector, be sure to hold the connector, not

the harness.

(1) Push the slide lock (A) in the direction of ar-

row.

AB-01637

(A)

AB-01638

AB-01751

(A)

AB-00722

(A)

AB-9

Airbag Connector

AIRBAG SYSTEM

(2) With the slide lock pushed, disconnect the

connector.

2) How to connect:
CAUTION:

Be sure to insert the connector in until it is

locked. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is

locked.

Holding the connector, push it in securely until a

clicking sound is heard.

4. DRIVER’S AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN

AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER

1) How to disconnect:

(1) Using a flat tip screwdriver, pry the push

lock upward to unlock.

(2) Pull the connector to disconnect from the

driver’s airbag module assembly or the retractor

assembly.

2) How to connect:
CAUTION:

• Be sure to insert the connector in until it is

locked.

• Press in the push lock securely. Then pull it

gently to make sure that it is locked.

Connect the connector in the reverse order of dis-

connecting. At this time, be sure to insert until a

clicking sound is heard.

5. SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR AND CURTAIN

AIRBAG SENSOR

1) How to disconnect:
CAUTION:

When pulling the slide lock or disconnecting

connector, be sure to hold the connector, not

the harness.

(1) Push the lock arm.

(2) Holding outer part, pull it one step in the di-

rection of arrow.

AB-00022

AB-00023

AB-00478

AB-00479

AB-00480

AB-02605

(2)

(1)

AB-10

Airbag Connector

AIRBAG SYSTEM

(3) Push the lock arm again.

(4) Holding outer part, pull it in the direction of

arrow to disconnect the connector.

2) How to connect:
CAUTION:

Be sure to insert the connector in until it is

locked. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is

locked.

Holding the connector, push it in securely until a

clicking sound is heard.

6. SATELLITE SAFING SENSOR

1) How to disconnect:
CAUTION:

When pulling the slide lock or disconnecting

connector, be sure to hold the connector, not

the harness.

Holding outer part (A), pull it in the direction of ar-

row.

2) How to connect:
CAUTION:

• Outer side (A) moves back, and so do not

touch the outer part.

• Be sure to insert the connector in until it is

locked. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is

locked.

Holding the connector, push it in securely until a

clicking sound is heard.

7. SIDE AIRBAG MODULE

1) How to disconnect:
CAUTION:

When pulling the slide lock or disconnecting

connector, be sure to hold the connector, not

the harness.

(1) Move the slide lock (A) in the direction of ar-

row and hold it.

(2) While holding the slide lock (A), pull the con-

nector (B) in the direction of arrow.

2) How to connect:
CAUTION:

Be sure to insert the connector in until it is

locked. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is

locked.

Holding the connector, push it in securely until a

clicking sound is heard.

AB-02606

(3)

(4)

AB-02607

AB-00024

AB-00025

AB-01830

(A)

(B)

AB-01829