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Side Airbag Module: Removal

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 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 Assembly
    G05022734Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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