Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 888

AB-8

AIRBAG SYSTEM

AIRBAG CONNECTOR

2. Airbag Connector

A: OPERATION

1. POWER SUPPLY

1) How to disconnect:

(1) Move the slide lock (A) in the direction of the
arrow.
(2) Pull the female connector in the direction of
the arrow with slide lock (A) moved.

CAUTION:
When pulling, be sure to hold onto the connec-
tor and not the wire.
2) How to connect:
Holding the connector (A), and push it in carefully
until a connecting sound is heard.

CAUTION:
Be sure to insert the connector in until it locks. 
Then pull on it gently to make sure that it is 
locked.

2. DRIVER'S AIRBAG, PASSENGER'S AIR-
BAG, SIDE AIRBAG, FRONT SUB SENSOR 
HARNESS TO AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS 
AND PRETENSIONER

1) How to disconnect:

(1) Push lock arm (A).
(2) With lock arm (A) pushed in, move slide lock
(B) in the direction of the arrow.

(3) With slide lock (B) pulled, remove lock arm
(A) to its original position, and then pull in the di-
rection of the arrow and separate the connector.

CAUTION:
When pulling, be sure to hold onto the connec-
tor and not the wire.

2) How to connect:
Holding the connector, and push it in carefully until
a connecting sound is heard.

CAUTION:
Be sure to insert the connector in until it locks. 
Then pull on it gently to make sure that it is 
locked.

AB-00015

( A )

AB-00016

( A )

AB-00017

( A )

( B )

AB-00018

AB-00019

AB-9

AIRBAG SYSTEM

AIRBAG CONNECTOR

3. DRIVER’S AIRBAG (ROLL CONNECTOR 
AND AIRBAG MODULE)

1) How to disconnect:

(1) Using a flat tip screwdriver, pry the push
lock upward to unlock.

(2) Pull the connector to disconnect from driv-
er’s side airbag module assembly.

2) How to connect:
Connect the connector in reverse order of discon-
necting. At this time, be sure to insert the connector
in until connecting sound is heard.

CAUTION:
Be sure to insert the connector in until it locks. 
Then pull on it gently to make sure that it is 
locked.

4. FRONT SUB-SENSOR, SIDE AIRBAG 
SENSOR

1) How to disconnect:
Holding outer part (A), pull it in the direction of the
arrow.

CAUTION:
When pulling, be sure to hold onto the connec-
tor and not the wire.

2) How to connect:
Holding the connector, and push it in carefully until
a connecting sound is heard.

CAUTION:
• Outer (A) moves back, and so do not put your
hand on the outer part.
• Be sure to insert the connector in until it
locks. Then pull on it gently to make sure that it
is locked.

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AB-00165

( A )

AB-00166

( A )

AB-10

AIRBAG SYSTEM

INSPECTION LOCATIONS AFTER A COLLISION

3. Inspection Locations After a 

Collision

A: INSPECTION

If the vehicle is involved in a collision on any side,
even if it is a slight collision, be sure to check the
following system parts.

1. AIRBAG MODULE (DRIVER)

1) Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Lead wire is exposed.
• The module surface is fouled with grease, oil,
water or cleaning solvent.
2) When installing a new driver's airbag module,
check the following. If necessary, install a new air-
bag module and steering wheel.
• The clearance between the driver's airbag mod-
ule and steering wheel is not constant.
• Free play of the steering wheel is over specifica-
tions in axial and radial directions.

Specifications:

Height deflection

Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)

O.D. deflection

Less than 7 mm (0.28 in)

2. AIRBAG MODULE (PASSENGER)

Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Lead wire is exposed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.

3. AIRBAG MODULE (SIDE)

Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Front seat is damaged or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open.
• Lead wire is exposed.

4. AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE

Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Control module is cracked or deformed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
• Connector is scratched or deformed.
• Airbag is deployed.
• Side airbag is deployed.

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 with new parts.
• Front sub sensor is cracked or deformed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
• Connector is scratched or cracked.
• Airbag is deployed.

6. FRONT SUB SENSOR HARNESS

Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Harness is open, lead wire is exposed, and cor-
rugated tube is noticeably cracked.
• Connector is scratched or cracked.

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A

L

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AIRBAG SYSTEM

INSPECTION LOCATIONS AFTER A COLLISION

7. SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

If the side section of vehicle as shown in the figure
is damaged:

Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Side airbag sensor is cracked or deformed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
• Connector is scratched or cracked.
• Side airbag is deployed. (operating side)

8. SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR HARNESS

Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Harness is open, lead wire is exposed, and cor-
rugated tube is noticeably cracked.
• Connector is scratched or cracked.

9. MAIN HARNESS

Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Harness is open, lead wire is exposed, and cor-
rugated tube is noticeably cracked.
• Connector is scratched or cracked.

10.ROLL CONNECTOR

Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Combination switch or steering roll connector is
cracked or deformed.

11.STEERING SHAFT

Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
The clearance between capsule (A) and tip of col-
umn bracket (B) on steering column upper side
should be within specifications.

Specifications:

Clearance between capsule and tip of col-
umn bracket L

More than 1.3 mm (0.051 in)

If necessary, replace them with new parts.

AB-00030

AB-00344

A

A

L

A - A

( A )

( B )