Curtain Airbag Module: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
- When installing the curtain airbag module, install a specified part at specified place.
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during installation.
- Never open the curtain airbag module before activation. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.
- Make sure that there are no foreign matter on airbag module.
- Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Airbag cover is scratched or torn.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
- Mounting bracket and securing clip are cracked or deformed.
- Install each part in the reverse order of removal.CAUTION:
- For installation of the stereo camera cover, refer to "INSTALLATION", "Stereo Camera Cover" in the "EyeSight" article and observe the precautions for installation. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Stereo Camera. >
- Check that there is no damage to the tether clip on the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR. If the tether clip is damaged, always replace it with a new tether clip.
- Do not reuse the tether clip removed from the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR. Always replace with a new part.
- Do not reuse the clips in the upper section of the trim panel - center pillar UPR. Always replace with a new part.
- Before installing the trim panel - front pillar UPR, check the condition of protective non-woven fabric (white) of the curtain airbag. If it is damaged (airbag module cloth is exposed), replace the curtain airbag module assembly with a new part.
NOTE: For installation of the trim panel - front pillar UPR, refer to "Upper Inner Trim". < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Upper Inner Trim. >Tightening torque: Curtain airbag module: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)