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Side Airbag Module: Removal

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CAUTION: Before working on the airbag module, refer to the "CAUTION " in 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, and then remove the side airbag harness from slide rail IN (A) and reverse side of seat cushion assembly.
    Fig 1: Removing Clip
    G03809014Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the backrest cover. < Ref. to DISASSEMBLY , Front Seat. >
  6. Remove the side airbag harness from backrest frame assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Side Airbag Harness From Backrest Frame Assembly
    G03809015Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the side airbag module (A) from backrest frame assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Side Airbag Module (A) From Backrest Frame Assembly
    G03809016Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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