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Side Airbag Module: Removal

CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For models with power seat, remove the slide rail installing bolt before removing the battery ground terminal.
    After the bolts are removed, slide the seat to the middle position in order to make it easier to take out of the vehicle.
  3. Remove the front seats. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the belt assembly front INN. Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>FRONT SEAT BELT>REMOVAL>BELT ASSEMBLY FRONT INN .
  5. Separate the backrest assembly and the seat cushion assembly. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>DISASSEMBLY .
  6. Remove the side airbag module.
CAUTION: Do not open the protective cover of the side airbag module. If any damage is present in the protective cover or the cloth of side airbag module comes out from the protective cover slit, replace the side airbag module with a new part.
  1. Remove the plastic fastener at the back side (bottom) of backrest assembly.
  2. Open the fastener at the rear side of backrest assembly.
    G13951779Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the resin fasteners (a), hog rings and clip suspenders from the left and right sides.
    • Type without ventilation
      G13951780Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Type with ventilation
    G13951781Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the hexagon cap nut and nuts.
  5. While taking care not to damage the airbag protective cover, remove the side airbag module.
G13951782Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
G13951783Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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