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Side 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. >
NOTE: Remove the passenger's side by referring to driver's side.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
  3. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Seat . >
  4. Remove the clip from reverse side of seat cushion assembly and slide rail, and then remove the side airbag harness.
  5. Remove the side airbag harness from backrest frame assembly.
  6. Remove the plastic fastener at the bottom-back side of backrest.
    Fig 1: Removing Plastic Fastener At Bottom-Back Side Of Backrest
    G05004340Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Open the fastener at the rear side of backrest.
    Fig 2: Opening Fastener At Rear Side Of Backrest
    G05663649Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the hog rings of backrest cover.
    CAUTION: When removing the hog rings, be careful not to tear the vinyl sheet within the seat.
    If the sheet has torn, replace it with a new sheet.
    Fig 3: Identifying Hog Rings
    G05663650Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the pad (A) and then remove the mounting nuts for side airbag module.
    Fig 4: Identifying Pad
    G05663651Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the side airbag harness from backrest frame assembly.
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