Curtain Airbag Module: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Subaru Impreza. 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.>
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 activation. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.
Make sure that there are no foreign matter on airbag module.

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 open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
- Mounting bracket and securing clip are cracked or deformed.
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the tether clips on the upper part of the front pillar trim. Always replace with a new part.
  Once the tether clip is removed from the pillar trim, the retention power deteriorates and the front pillar trim may come off.
- Do not reuse the upper clips of the trim panel - center pillar UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.
- Before installing the front pillar trim, check the condition of (white) protective unwoven cloth of curtain airbag. If it is damaged (airbag module cloth is exposed), replace the curtain airbag module assembly with a new part.
Tightening torque:

Curtain airbag module: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)