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Side Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 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 Descriptions .>
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 seats. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Seat .>
  4. Disconnect the connector from the back side of seat cushion assembly, then remove the side air-bag harness.
  5. Remove the backrest cover. <Ref. to DISASSEMBLY , Front Seat .>
  6. Remove the nuts, and remove the side airbag module assembly from the back rest frame assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Module Frame Assembly Nuts
    G05343804Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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