Outback Model

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. >

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
NOTE: On CVT models, shift the select lever into "N" before disconnecting the battery ground cable.
Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Roof Trim. >
Remove the curtain airbag module.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
- Never open the curtain airbag module before activation. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.
- Do not reuse the clip securing the curtain airbag module.
- Remove the modules in order starting from the vehicle front.

Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector. < Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >

Fig 1: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector - Outback Model
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Remove all the bolts and clips, and remove the curtain airbag module.

Fig 2: Identifying Curtain Airbag Module Bolts And Clips - Outback Model
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NOTE: Remove the securing clip of curtain airbag module in the following procedures.

Using a pair of nippers, cut off the clip base (a).
Remove the clip - pin while holding the lock (b) with needle nose pliers.
Release the locks (c) of the clips - bushing at two locations at the top and bottom completely using thin flat head screwdriver (d), and remove the clip - bushing.

Fig 3: Removing Securing Clip Of Curtain Airbag Module - Outback Model
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