The driver's SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact.
Have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates.
NOTE
The driver's SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not controlled by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system.
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system
Front passenger's SRS frontal airbagNote
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)(H4DO) > General DescriptionNOTE• The on-board diagnostic (OBD) system detects and indicates a fault in various inputs and outputs of the complex electronic control. Malfunction indicator light in the combination meter indicates occurrence of a fault or trouble.• F ...
Inspection
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering ColumnINSPECTION1. UNIT INSPECTIONCheck the following items, and if there is anything out of standard value, it is considered to be damaged. If so, replace it with a new part.• Measure the whole length of the column assembly - steering.Stand ...
Removal
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front StrutREMOVAL1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.2. Remove the front strut assembly.(1) Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut.(2) Remove the brake hose bracket.(3) Remove the clamp of ABS wheel speed sensor harness.(4) Remove ...