Curtain Airbag Module: Installation

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WARNING: The following service operations include the works which may affect the SRS airbag system. Before starting work, always be sure to confirm the precautions related to the SRS airbag system. (Refer to SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM )

CAUTION:

Do not allow the harnesses and the connectors to interfere or get tangled with other parts.
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 installation. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.
Make sure that there are no foreign matter on airbag module.

NOTE: The procedures described below are for the RH side. Perform the same procedures for the LH side.

Installation of the curtain airbag module RH
1. 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 broken.
  - Harness wire is exposed.
  - Mounting bracket and securing clip are cracked or deformed.
2. Check that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
3. Check that the battery ground terminal is disconnected.
  WARNING: After disconnecting the battery ground terminal, do not start the work before waiting for 60 seconds.
4. Install the curtain airbag module RH with 9 guides and 9 bolts following the order described in the figure.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Curtain Airbag Module RH Guides And Bolts Installation Order
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  
  Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf}
  CAUTION:
  - This work should be performed by more than one personnel to prevent the curtain airbag module RH from being bended.
  - When temporally installing the curtain airbag module, be careful not to install it in the improper condition where a part of it is turned (twisted) 360° relative to the normal condition.
5. Connect the curtain shield airbag connector to the curtain airbag module RH.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Curtain Shield Airbag Connector To Curtain Airbag Module RH
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
6. Push in the lock of the airbag connector.
  CAUTION: Lock it securely.
Installation of the roof head lining ASSY (Refer to INSTALLATION )
Inspection of the airbag warning light (Refer to AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION PATTERN )