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Side Airbag Module: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  • Make sure that the side airbag module is installed as shown in the figure. Besides, if the cover front seat backrest is not installed securely, the side airbag may not be activated properly, therefore keep strictly to the following procedures.
    G13622678Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Do not reuse the mounting bolts and nuts of the airbag module. Always replace with a new specified nut.
  • Be careful not to stain or damage the cover front seat 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 front seat 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 seat frame assembly backrest.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

  3. Assemble the front seat. Refer to SEATS>Front Seat>ASSEMBLY .
    CAUTION: After restoring the seat, operate the reclining and sliding mechanisms to check that the side airbag harness is not caught.
  4. Install the belt assembly front INN. Refer to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>Front Seat Belt>INSTALLATION>BELT ASSEMBLY FRONT INN .
  5. Install the front seat to the body. Refer to SEATS>Front Seat>INSTALLATION .
    CAUTION: If the passenger's seat bolts are loosened or the seat is removed, be sure to perform [Rezero] for the occupant detection system after installing the seat to the vehicle. Refer to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>Rezero .
  6. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  7. When the driver's seat of the model with door mirror interlocked seat position memory is removed, initialize the power seat & remote control Control Module. Refer to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>Rezero .
  8. If the passenger's seat is removed, perform [Rezeroing] in the occupant detection system. Refer to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>Rezero .
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