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Side Airbag Module: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  • Make sure that the side airbag module is installed as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Module Components
    G10298337Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Be careful not to stain or damage the cover COMPL - front backrest during assembly.
  • Do not reuse hog rings.
  • Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
  • Install the hog rings to the specified points securely and make sure that there is no wrinkle or twisting on the cover COMPL - front backrest.
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
    • Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket are damaged or deformed.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
  2. Install the side airbag module to the frame assembly - front backrest.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 

  3. Assemble the front seat. < Ref. to ASSEMBLY , Front Seat. >
    CAUTION: After restoring the seat, operate the reclining and sliding mechanisms to check that the side airbag harness is not caught.
  4. Install the front seat assembly to the body. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Seat. >
  5. Connect the battery ground terminal. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.