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 toolInstallation
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Cylinder BlockINSTALLATION1. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft bearing, and install the crankshaft bearing to the cylinder block.CAUTION:• Place a wood board wrapped with a waste cloth to prevent the knock pin damage and to stabilize the cylinder block before work.• ...
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag
SRS side airbag
The Subaru Ascent is equipped with advanced SRS side airbags that are strategically
integrated into the outer side of each front seatback. These airbags are clearly
identified by an "SRS AIRBAG" label, ensuring easy recognition of their deployment
zones.
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Electrical component location Location
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) > Electrical Component LocationLOCATION1. CONTROL MODULE(1)Transmission control module (TCM)(3)AWD light(5)Body integrated unit(2)AT OIL TEMP light(4)Engine control module (ECM)(6)Data link connector2. SENSOR(1)Secondary speed sensor(3)Primary spee ...