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Curtain Airbag Module: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  • When installing the curtain airbag module, install a specified part at specified place.
  • Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during installation.
  • Never open the curtain airbag module before activation. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.
  • Make sure that there are no foreign matter on airbag module.
  • Do not reuse the clip securing the curtain airbag module.
  • If deformation or crack is found in the bracket - assist rail by visual check, replace the defective part.
  • If deformation is found in the clip mounting holes of the side rail and rear quarter metal sections, repair or replace the defective part.
    Fig 1: Caution - If Deformation Is 0.5 - 1 mm (0.02 - 0.04 In), Correct Deformed Section To Be Flat And Install Curtain Airbag Module With New Securing Clip
    G10311553Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  • When reusing the tether clip on the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR, check that there is no damage to the tether clip. If the tether clip is damaged, always replace it with a new tether clip. If the tether clip is damaged, its holding force is reduced and the trim panel - front pillar UPR may come off.
  • For installation of the stereo camera cover, refer to "INSTALLATION", "Stereo Camera" in the "EyeSight" section and observe the precautions for installation. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Stereo Camera. >
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Airbag cover is scratched or torn.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
    • Mounting bracket and securing clip are cracked or deformed.
  2. Install the curtain airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to insert the connector in until it is locked.
    • Press in the push lock securely. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is locked.
    • Do not reuse the clip securing the curtain airbag module.
    • Install a new clip - bushing securely, and press the clip - pin securely into the clip - bushing.

    After pressing the clip - pin securely, make sure that the heights of clip - bushing top surface and the clip - pin top surface are 9.9±0.2 mm (0.39±0.01 in).
    Fig 2: Caution - Install New Clip - Bushing Securely
    G10311554Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    The plastic spacer is installed only to the rearmost position of OUTBACK model.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  3. Install the trim panel - roof assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Roof Trim. >
  4. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
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