Inner Belt ASSY

CAUTION: The airbag system is fitted with a backup power supply. After disconnecting the battery ground cable, the airbag may deploy if you do not wait for 60 seconds before starting the service of airbag system.

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
NOTE: For the power seat, remove the slide rail installing bolt before removing the battery ground.
Remove the front seats.
1. Remove the slide rail installing bolt.
  1. Tilt the backrest forward and move the seat to the front most position.
  2. Remove the rear bolt cover (A) and remove the two bolts.
  3. Move the seat to the rearmost position.
  4. Remove the front bolt cover (B) and remove the two bolts.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bolt Cover And Front Bolt Cover
    Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Disconnect the connector under the seat.
CAUTION: Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and wait 60 seconds before disconnecting the connector.
- Seat belt warning light connector (driver's seat)
- Occupant detection system harness connector (passenger's seat)
- Side airbag connector
- Seat heater connector (model with seat heater)
- Power seat connector (model with power seats)
- Headrest monitor connector (model with headrest monitor)
Remove the inner seat belt assembly.
1. Remove the nut and remove the inner seat belt assembly.
2. Remove the clip for the inner seat belt harness located under the seat cushion.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Inner Seat Belt Assembly Nut
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.