Curtain Airbag Module: Removal

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. >

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Roof Trim. >
Remove the curtain airbag module.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
- Never open the curtain airbag module before activation. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.
- Remove the modules in order starting from the vehicle front.
1. Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector. < Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE , KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER, PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Remove the bolt, and remove the curtain airbag module.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Curtain Airbag Module
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.