Side Airbag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru WRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicle side impact (side airbag module activated)
1. Replace the following parts with new ones.
  - Airbag control module
  - Side impact sensor (under the rear center seat)
  - Plate sensor cover Side impact sensor (under the rear center seat)
  - Side impact sensor (front door) (collision side)
  - Pad front door inner (collision side)
  - Belt assembly front OUT (LH and RH)
    - Front seat belt pretensioner
    - Lap seat belt pretensioner (passenger's seat)
    - Locking tongue (front seat)
  - Adjuster shoulder anchor
  - Belt assembly rear OUT (right and left outer side)
    - Rear seat belt pretensioner
    - Locking tongue (rear seat)
  - Side impact sensor (center pillar) (collision side)
  - Curtain airbag module (collision side)
  - Side impact sensor (rear wheel house) (collision side)
  - Seat assembly (collision side)
    - Side airbag module
  - Trim panel roof assembly
  - Trim panel for each pillar (collision side)
  - Passenger's seat occupant detection system (Perform the inspection following the diagnostic procedure in the "AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)".) Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE
2. Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged part (collision side) with a new one.
  - Harnesses and connectors on body side that are linked to the replaced parts
Vehicle side impact (side airbag module not activated)
Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged or cracked part (collision side) with a new one.

Specially inspect the damage of airbag module body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
- Seat assembly
  - Side airbag module
- Side impact sensor (under the rear center seat)
- Plate sensor cover Side impact sensor (under the rear center seat)
- Side impact sensor (front door)
- Pad front door inner
- Side airbag module
- Side impact sensor (center pillar)
- Curtain airbag module
- Side impact sensor (rear wheel house)
- Belt assembly front OUT (LH and RH)
  - Front seat belt pretensioner
  - Lap seat belt pretensioner (passenger's seat)
  - Locking tongue (front seat)
- Adjuster shoulder anchor
- Belt assembly rear OUT (right and left outer side)
  - Rear seat belt pretensioner
  - Locking tongue (rear seat)
- Passenger's seat occupant detection system (Perform the inspection following the diagnostic procedure in the "AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)".) Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE
No side impact
- Visually inspect the airbag modules for damage or contamination and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Passenger's seat occupant detection system (Perform the inspection following the diagnostic procedure in the "AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)".) Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE