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Precautions For SRS Airbag System



PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM

1. HANDLING OF A VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN A COLLISION
a. Refer to the SUBARU Repair Manual for the SRS airbag system inspection procedures.
b. If impacts are likely to occur to the front sub sensors, front door impact sensors, side airbag sensors, curtain airbag sensors, satellite safing sensor or airbag control module remove each sensor as necessary beforehand.
c. Do not allow the front sub sensors, front door impact sensors, side airbag sensors, curtain airbag sensors, satellite safing sensor or airbag control module to become heated to high temperatures.
d. Check the wire harnesses and connectors for damage and/or melting, as some areas of the airbags and seat belt pretensioners may heat up to several hundred degrees when they operate.

2. PRECAUTIONS FOR USING ELECTRIC WELDER
a. Check the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
1. If one or more DTCs are displayed:
- Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
- Disconnect all the malfunctioning circuit connectors.
- Disconnect the airbag control module connector.

2. If DTCs are NOT displayed:
- Inspect for damage to the electric wiring harnesses and connectors.
- Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
- Disconnect the airbag control module connector.

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