Side 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. >
Make sure that the side airbag module is installed as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Module Components
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Be careful not to stain or damage the cover COMPL - front backrest during assembly.
Do not reuse hog rings.
Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
Install the hog rings to the specified points securely and make sure that there is no wrinkle or twisting on the cover COMPL - front backrest.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
- Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket are damaged or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
Install the side airbag module to the frame assembly - front backrest.
Tightening torque: Side airbag module: 6 N.m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
Install the side airbag harness to the frame assembly - front backrest.
Install the cover COMPL - front backrest.
Secure the backrest hinge.
- Manual seat
  
  Fig 2: Locating Backrest Hinge Mounting Bolts (Manual Seat)
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- Power seat
  
  Fig 3: Locating Backrest Hinge Mounting Bolts (Power Seat)
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  Tightening torque: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Ref. to FRONT SEAT , COMPONENT, General Description. >
Connect each harness and mount on the back of the seat cushion assembly using a cable clip.
CAUTION: After restoring the seat, operate the reclining and sliding mechanisms to check that the harness is not caught.
Install the front seat assembly to the body.
CAUTION:
- The front seat mounting bolts differ between the front mounting points and the rear mounting points. When installing the front seat, make sure that you are using correct bolts at correct positions.
- Tighten the slide rail assembly installing bolts in the order as shown in the figure, in several steps by gradually increasing the torque until they reach the specified torque.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Front And Rear Washer Diameter
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- Front (bolt A): Washer diameter 22 mm (0.87 in)
- Rear (bolt B): Washer diameter 26 mm (1.02 in)
Tightening torque:

Front seat assembly: 53 N.m (5.40 kgf-m, 39.1 ft-lb)