Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Caution

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CAUTION

• Before disconnecting connectors of sensors or units, be sure to disconnect the ground cable from battery.

• When replacing the audio and MFD parts provided with memory functions, record the memory contents before disconnecting the battery ground cable.

• Be careful of the following items. Failing to do so may cause the airbag system malfunction.

– Yellow connectors and harnesses with yellow tapes around them are the connectors and harnesses for the airbag system. When using a tester on these circuits, follow the cautions of “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">

– Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when servicing the electrical parts around the steering column.

• When removing, installing or replacing the VDCCM&H/U, VDCCM&H/U bracket, steering wheel or steering angle sensor (steering roll connector), perform “VSC(VDC) Centering Mode” of the VDC. VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT">

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Preparation tool

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