Front Seat: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. 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 system components. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

Remove the headrest assembly - front.
Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
NOTE: For models with power seat, remove the slide rail installing bolt before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor.
Remove the slide rail assembly installing bolt.
1. Tilt the backrest assembly forward.
2. Press the bolt cover claw (a) to remove the bolt cover.
3. Remove the slide rail installing bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Pressing Bolt Cover Claw
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the connector under the front seat.
- Seat belt warning light connector (driver's seat)
- Occupant detection system harness connector (passenger's seat) < Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (BETWEEN AIRBAG REAR HARNESS AND SEAT HARNESS) , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
- Side airbag connector < Ref. to SIDE AIRBAG MODULE , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
- Seat cushion airbag connector < Ref. to SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG MODULE AND BUCKLE SWITCH RH , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
- Seat heater connector (model with seat heater)
- Buckle switch RH connector (passenger's seat) < Ref. to SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG MODULE AND BUCKLE SWITCH RH , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
Take out the front seat from the vehicle.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the body.