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Side Airbag Module: Removal

CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to CAUTION , General Descriptions . >
NOTE: Remove the passenger's side by referring to driver's side.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
  3. Remove the front seat. <Ref. REMOVAL , Front Seat. >
  4. Remove the clip from reverse side of seat cushion assembly and slide rail IN (A), and then remove the side airbag harness.
    Fig 1: Identifying Slide Rail IN
    G05003920Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the backrest cover. <Ref. DISASSEMBLY , Front Seat. >
  6. Remove the side airbag harness from backrest frame assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Frame Assembly
    G05327552Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the side airbag module (A) from backrest frame assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Side Airbag Module Bolts
    G04995082Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.