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Side Airbag Module: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • Do not reuse the mounting nuts of the airbag module. Always replace with a new specified nut.
  • Make sure that the side airbag module is installed as shown in the figure.
G13951784Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
    • Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket are damaged or deformed.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
  2. Install the side airbag module to the seat frame assembly backrest.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

  3. Assemble the front seat. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>ASSEMBLY .
    CAUTION: After restoring the seat, operate the reclining and sliding mechanisms to check that the side airbag harness is not caught.
  4. Install the belt assembly front INN. Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>FRONT SEAT BELT>INSTALLATION>BELT ASSEMBLY FRONT INN .
  5. Install the front seat to the body. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>INSTALLATION .
    CAUTION: If the passenger's seat bolts are loosened or the seat is removed, be sure to perform [Rezero] for the occupant detection system after installing the seat to the vehicle. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>REZERO .
  6. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  7. If the driver's seat for the model with door mirror interlocked seat position memory is removed, initialize the seat position memory control module. Ref. to SEATS>POWER SEAT SYSTEM>ADJUSTMENT .
  8. If the passenger's seat is removed, perform [Rezeroing] in the occupant detection system. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>REZERO .