JT95 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Along with the installation of new airbags after a front end accident, is it standard procedure to replace the air bag sensors as well? There's an airbag control module on the front hump under the dash/console--does it need reset by the Subaru dealership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subie Gal Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 sensors need to be replaced yes module may need to be replaced as well - I am not 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 You need to check for codes in the air bag system. Some sensors are meant for a single operation. Have the system checked for codes, if there are no codes and no air bag light, you will be ok nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 need to replace the airbag and the airbag control module, located center console under the radio section. sensors are re-useable. ***note, on the airbag control module, make for certain you get it from a car that still has intact airbag.***you don't want to put one in there that has deployed the aairbag before make sure the battery is disonnected while doing so. for the airbag, is a special torx security tamper proof bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT95 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 need to replace the airbag and the airbag control module note, on the airbag control module, make for certain you get it from a car that still has intact airbag. for the airbag, is a special torx security tamper proof bit. Thanks a lot guys. Yeah, my donor car was hit in the side, so the air bags are all good. I went ahead a took off the sensors when I removed the passenger side airbag. I haven't read up on the proper method of removing the steering wheel, so haven't attempted that one yet. I'm gonna have to buy a special bit to get the module unattached. Is that special torx bit something I'll have to get from someplace specific, or will they have it at an AutoZone etc.? Trivial Info: I learned today that all the airbag wiring will be all that yellow casing running through your car. I've also learned that it is incredibly fun to take apart a car when you know you don't have to put anything back together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT95 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Thanks a lot guys. Sorry, Jamie. Didn't mean to exclude you there. Wow--what a perfect day: working on Subarus and watching my team be a part of NCAA history in Florida today. Go Hilltoppers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 you don't actually remove the steering wheel, it stays there. you take off the rear plastic access covers, and use the special torx tamper proof to remove the 4 screws that hold the air bag/cover on. then unhook connectors for horn and the airbag, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT95 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 you don't actually remove the steering wheel, it stays there. you take off the rear plastic access covers, and use the special torx tamper proof to remove the 4 screws that hold the air bag/cover on. then unhook connectors for horn and the airbag, etc. Well, the steering wheel in the donor car is in better condition than the one in my car (besides the blown airbag), so I want to swap the whole unit. Maybe that'll be a headache?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 you will still need to remove the airbag itself to get the steering wheel off of the donor car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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