Side Airbag Module: Installation

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 .>
Be sure to perform the system calibration for occupant detection system after passenger's seat installation. <Ref. to SYSTEM CALIBRATION (REZEROING) , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitors .>

Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
Install the side airbag module (A) to backrest frame assembly.
CAUTION: When attaching the side airbag module assembly, make sure to sandwich the seat backrest cover between the seat backrest side bracket and side airbag module.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Frame Assembly, Backrest Cover, Side Airbag Module Assembly And Cap Nut
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Tightening torque: 6.0 N.m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
Install the backrest cover. <Ref. to ASSEMBLY , Front Seats .>
Draw the side airbag harness around the back side of seat cushion assembly.
Recline the seat or slide it backward and forward, and check there is no contact between the seat backrest assembly, cushion cover assembly and side airbag harness.