Curtain Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to CAUTION , General Descriptions .>

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
Remove the rear quarter trim. (Sedan model) <Ref. to SEDAN MODEL , REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim .>
Remove the quarter rear pillar trim. (Wagon model) <Ref. to WAGON MODEL , REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim .>
Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Curtain Airbag Module Connector (Sedan Model)
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- Wagon model
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Curtain Airbag Module Connector (Wagon Model)
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Remove the roof trim. <Ref. to REMOVAL .>
Remove bolt (A) and clip (B), and then remove the curtain airbag module.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
- Never open the curtain airbag module before deploying it. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 3: Locating Curtain Airbag Module Bolt And Clip (Sedan Model)
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- Wagon model
  
  Fig 4: Locating Curtain Airbag Module Bolt And Clip (Wagon Model)
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  NOTE: Remove the rear center seat belt retractor on the RH side before servicing.
Remove the airbag guide A from the front pillar.

Fig 5: Identifying Airbag Guide
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Remove the airbag guide B from the center pillar.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Airbag Guide B (Sedan Model)
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- Wagon model
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Airbag Guide B (Wagon Model)
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Remove airbag guide C from quarter pillar.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Airbag Guide C (Sedan Model)
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- Wagon model
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Airbag Guide C (Wagon Model)
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