Curtain Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 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 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. (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: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector - Sedan Model
- Wagon model
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector - Wagon Model
Remove the roof trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Roof Trim. >
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 - Sedan Model
- Wagon model
  
  Fig 4: Locating Curtain Airbag Module - Wagon Model
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: Locating Airbag Guide
Remove the airbag guide B from the center pillar.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Airbag Guide B - Sedan Model
- Wagon model
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Airbag Guide B - Wagon Model
Remove airbag guide C from quarter pillar.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Airbag Guide C - Sedan Model
- Wagon model
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Airbag Guide C - Wagon Model