Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Caution
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM > General Description
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">
Preparation tool
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM > General DescriptionPREPARATION TOOL1. GENERAL TOOLTOOL NAMEREMARKSCircuit testerUsed for measuring resistance, voltage and current. ...
Other materials:
Removal
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Combination Switch (Light)REMOVALCAUTION:Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">1. Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.2. ...
Removal
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Center ConsoleREMOVAL1. Remove the center grille assembly. Air Vent Grille > REMOVAL">2. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Audio > REMOVAL"> ...
Handling of radar sensors
Sensors
In the Subaru Ascent, radar sensors are strategically positioned on both sides
of the rear bumper to monitor adjacent traffic and support BSD/RCTA functionality.
To maintain reliable and accurate operation of the Subaru Ascent BSD/RCTA system,
the following precautions must al ...
