Curtain Airbag Module: Removal

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. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE:
- For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
- On CVT models, shift the select lever into "D" before disconnecting the battery ground cable.
- For model with the power seat, move the seat to the front-most position before removing the battery ground terminal.
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. Remove all the bolts and clips, and remove the curtain airbag module.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Curtain Airbag Module Bolts And Clips
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector. <Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE & PRETENSIONER , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector.>
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.