Side Airbag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Side impact (side airbag module activated)
1. Replace the following parts with new ones.
  - Airbag control module
  - Side impact sensor (under the second-row center seat)
  - Plate sensor cover (Side impact sensor (under the second-row center seat))
  - Side impact sensor (front door) (collision side)
  - Plate door UPR (collision side)
  - Front seat belt pretensioner & adaptive force limiter (collision side/if deployed)
  - Lap seat belt pretensioner (collision side/if deployed)
  - Locking tongue (front seat) (if deployed)
  - Second row seat belt pretensioner (collision side/if deployed)
  - Side airbag module (collision side)
  - Side impact sensor (center pillar) (collision side)
  - Curtain airbag module (collision side)
  - Side impact sensor (rear wheel house front side) (collision side)
  - Side impact sensor (rear wheel house rear side) (collision side)
  - Cover front seat backrest
  - Seat pad assembly backrest
  - Seat frame assembly backrest
  - Seat frame assembly cushion
  - Trim panel sub assembly
  - Trim panel for each pillar (collision side)
2. Visually inspect the following items and replace any damaged part (collision side) with a new one.
  - Headrest assembly
  - Bushing headrest
  - Slide rail assembly outside
  - Slide rail assembly inside
  - Cover hinge outside
  - Cover hinge inside
  - Knob lifter
  - Knob hinge reclining
  - Front seat belt pretensioner & adaptive force limiter (if not deployed)
  - Lap seat belt pretensioner (if not deployed)
  - Locking tongue (front seat) (if not deployed)
  - Passenger's seat position sensor
  - Second row seat belt pretensioner (if not deployed)
  - Passenger's seat occupant detection system (perform the inspection following the diagnostic procedure in the "OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)" service information .) Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
  - Harnesses and connectors on body side that are linked to the replaced parts
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.
- Cover front seat backrest
- Seat pad assembly backrest
- Seat frame assembly backrest
- Seat frame assembly cushion
- Passenger's seat position sensor
- Side impact sensor (under the second-row center seat)
- Plate sensor cover (Side impact sensor (under the second-row center seat))
- Side impact sensor (front door)
- Plate door UPR
- Side airbag module
- Side impact sensor (center pillar)
- Curtain airbag module
- Side impact sensor (rear wheel house front side) (collision side)
- Side impact sensor (rear wheel house rear side) (collision side)
- Front seat belt pretensioner & adaptive force limiter (if not deployed)
- Lap seat belt pretensioner (if not deployed)
- Locking tongue (front seat) (if not deployed)
- Second row seat belt pretensioner (if not deployed)
- Passenger's seat occupant detection system (perform the inspection following the diagnostic procedure in the "OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)" service information .) Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
No side impact
- Visually inspect the airbag modules for 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 "OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)" service information .) Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .