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Side Airbag Module: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to CAUTION , General Descriptions . >
  • Be sure to perform the system calibration for occupant detection system after passenger's seat installation. <Ref. to SYSTEM CALIBRATION (REZEROING) , Operation, Subaru Select Monitors. >
  1. Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
  2. Install the side airbag module (A) to backrest frame assembly.

    Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Module Bolts
    G05327554Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the side airbag harness to backrest frame assembly.
    NOTE: Secure the harness to its original position of seat.
    Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Frame Assembly
    G05327552Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the backrest cover. <Ref. ASSEMBLY , Front Seat. >
  5. Install the side airbag harness to slide rail IN (A), then secure the connector to the bracket on the back side of the seat cushion assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Slide Rail IN
    G05003920Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Recline the seat or slide it backward and forward, and check there is no contact between the seat backrest assembly, cushion cover assembly and side airbag harness.