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Side Airbag Module: Installation

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CAUTION:
  • Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  • Be sure to perform the system calibration for occupant detection system after passenger's seat installation. <Ref. to SYSTEM CALIBRATION (REZEROING) , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor . >
  1. Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
  2. Install the side airbag module (A) to backrest frame assembly.
    CAUTION: When installing the side airbag module assembly, be sure to install it by inserting the side air-bag module between the backrest cover and airbag guide cloth.
    Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Module
    G05663281Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Identifying Side Airbag Module Components
    G05663282Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    When the backrest cover is not installed securely, the side airbag module may not be deployed properly, therefore keep strictly to the following procedure.

    • Be careful not to stain or damage the backrest cover during assembly.
    • Always use new hog rings.
    • Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
    • Install the hog rings to the specified points securely and make sure that no wrinkle or twisting on backrest cover.

    Tightening torque: 6.0 N.m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 

  3. Install the side airbag harness to backrest frame assembly.
  4. Install the backrest cover.
  5. Install the side airbag harness to the clip of the slide rail IN.
  6. 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.