Satellite Safing Sensor: Removal

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.

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 the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.

CAUTION: The airbag system is fitted with a backup power supply. After disconnecting the battery ground cable, the airbag may operate if you do not wait for 60 seconds before starting the service of airbag system.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
1. Push the corners of the rear seat cushion from above.
2. While pushing the corners of the rear seat cushion from above, pull the knob of the hook - seat cushion rear towards yourself.
3. While pulling the knob towards yourself, disconnect the hooks by lifting up the rear seat cushion.
  NOTE: Pull the left side of the knob to disconnect the LH side hook, and pull the right side of the knob to disconnect the RH side hook.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Cushion Assembly
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
4. Remove the hook (A) by pushing it back while lifting the front side of the rear seat cushion, and remove the rear seat cushion.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Rear Seat Cushion
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the satellite safing sensor.
1. Remove the clip, and remove the cover - satellite safing.
2. Remove the bolts and then remove the satellite safing sensor. < Ref. to FRONT DOOR IMPACT SENSOR AND SATELLITE SAFING SENSOR , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector.>
  
  Fig 3: Removing Satellite Safing Sensor
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.