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Side Airbag Module: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. Refer to CAUTION  General Description.
  • Be sure to perform the system calibration for occupant detection system after passenger's seat installation. Refer to SYSTEM CALIBRATION (REZEROING) OPERATION .
  • Make sure that the side airbag module assembly is installed as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Guide Cloth, Backrest Cover, Side Airbag Module Assy And Side Airbag Tape
    G07915869Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Identifying Side Airbag Module Components
    G07915870Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  • When replacing the side airbag assembly with new one, be sure to attach the side airbag tape.
  • Be careful not to stain or damage the backrest cover during assembly.
  • Do not reuse hog rings and S hooks.
  • Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
  • Install the hog rings to the specified points securely and make sure that no wrinkle or twisting on backrest cover.
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
    • Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket are damaged or deformed.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
  2. Install the side airbag module to the backrest frame assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 

  3. Install the side airbag harness to backrest frame assembly.
  4. Install the backrest cover.
  5. Secure the backrest hinge.
    • MANUAL SEAT
      Fig 3: Locating Backrest Assembly And Seat Cushion Assembly Bolts (Manual Seat)
      G06653141Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • POWER SEAT
      Fig 4: Locating Backrest Assembly And Seat Cushion Assembly Bolts (Power Seat)
      G06653142Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". Refer to SE-2, FRONT SEAT,  COMPONENT  , General Description. 

  6. Install the side airbag harness to the back of the seat cushion assembly using a cable clip.
    CAUTION: After restoring the seat, operate the reclining and sliding mechanisms to check that the side airbag harness is not caught.
  7. Install the front seat to the body.
CAUTION:
  • The seat mounting bolts differ between the front mounting points and the rear mounting points. Make sure that you are using correct bolts at correct positions.
  • Tighten the slide rail installing bolt gradually in several steps to the specified torque in the order as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Slide Rail Installing Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G06653334Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Front (bolt A): Washer diameter 22 mm (0.87 in)
  • Rear (bolt B): Washer diameter 26 mm (1.02 in)

Tightening torque: 

Front seat assembly: 53 N.m (5.4 kgf-m, 39.1 ft-lb) 

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