Outer Belt ASSY

CAUTION:

The parts of the driver and passenger sides are not the same. Before installation, make sure that the correct part is used.
During installation, make sure that the seat belts are not twisted.
After installation, make sure that the seat belt can be pulled out and retracted smoothly.
Make sure that the seat belt harness is not caught anywhere. Wrong harness rooting may cause the harness short from pinch.
Do not reuse the clips in the upper section of the center pillar trim. Always replace with a new part. Once the pillar trim is removed, the clip retention power deteriorates and the center pillar trim may come off.

Before installation, perform a unit inspection of retractor. Refer to , INSPECTION , Front Seat Belt.
Install the outer belt assembly.
Tightening torque:

Front seat belt: Refer to , FRONT SEAT BELT , COMPONENT, General Description.
Assemble the center pillar trim LWR to the center pillar trim UPR securely.
CAUTION: Do not forget to install the seat belt.

Fig 1: Assembling Center Pillar Trim LWR And Center Pillar Trim UPR To Body
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Assemble the center pillar trim LWR and center pillar trim UPR to the body.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the clips in the upper section of the pillar trim. Always replace with a new part.
1. Guide the seat belt through the center pillar trim UPR.
2. Insert the upper claws of the pillar trim.
3. Attach the pillar trim by fitting the lower clips to the body.
  
  Fig 2: Attaching Pillar Trim By Fitting Lower Clips To Body
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.
After installation, check the following points.
- The seat belt is not twisted.
- The seat belt can be pulled out and retracted smoothly.
- The adjustable anchor can be moved smoothly.
- Check that the airbag warning light lights up for approximately 6 seconds and then turns off when connecting the battery ground cable and turning the ignition switch to ON.