Curtain Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Subaru Impreza. 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 Description. >

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. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Quarter Trim . >
Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector.
- Wagon model
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Curtain Airbag Module Connector - Wagon Model
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- Sedan model
Fig 2: Identifying Curtain Airbag Module Connector - Sedan Model
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Remove the roof trim. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Roof Trim . >
Remove the airbag guide from the front pillar.

Fig 3: Locating Airbag Guide
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Remove the bolts and them 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.

Wagon model

Fig 4: Locating Bolts And Curtain Airbag Module - Wagon Model
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Sedan model

Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Curtain Airbag Module - Sedan Model

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