Passenger's 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. >
Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.
After installing the panel center assembly, check that the air vent grille of the panel center assembly is inserted correctly into the air vent duct.
When installing the cover - instrument panel side (a), make sure that the body side weather strip - flange front does not come inside the panel COMPL instrument (b).

Fig 1: Proper And Improper Method Of Installing Body Side Weather Strip
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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 installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Passenger's airbag lid (instrument panel surface) is cracked or deformed.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Refer to the installation procedure of the "Instrument Panel Assembly". < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Instrument Panel Assembly. >