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 upper clips of the center pillar trim UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.

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 To Center Pillar Trim UPR
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 upper clips of the center pillar trim UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.
1. Guide the seat belt through the center pillar trim UPR.
2. Attach the clip by inserting the claw on the upper part of the pillar trim.
3. Install the center pillar trim UPR by securing the clip on the lower part of the pillar trim.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Center Pillar Trim Upper
  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.