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Side Airbag Sensor: 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.
  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 center pillar lower trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim. >
  4. Remove the center pillar inner protector lower.
  5. Remove the front outer seat belt retractor. < Ref. to OUTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY , REMOVAL, Front Seat Belt. >
  6. Remove the nut and disconnect the airbag connector to remove side airbag sensor.
    Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Sensor Nuts
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