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Curtain Airbag Module: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • When installing the curtain airbag module, install a specified part at specified place.
  • Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during installation.
  • Do not cut the tape wrapped around the curtain airbag module.
  • Do not reuse any clips and spacers if they are removed from the vehicle once.
  • Make sure that there are no foreign matter on 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.
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    (A) If no deformation is found or the amount of deformation is less than 0.5 mm (0.02 in), install the curtain airbag module.
    (B) If the amount of deformation is 0.5 - 1 mm (0.02 - 0.04 in), correct the deformed section to be flat and install the curtain airbag module.
    (C) If deformation is more than 1 mm (0.04 in), replace the deformed part together with the panel. Refer to the appropriate service information for body panel replacement.
  • When reusing the tether clip on the upper part of the trim panel assembly A pillar, 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 assembly A pillar may come off.
  • Do not reuse the upper clips of the trim panel assembly B pillar UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.
  • For installation of the stereo camera cover assembly, refer to "INSTALLATION", "Stereo Camera" in the "EyeSight" service information and observe the precautions for installation. Ref. to EYESIGHT>STEREO CAMERA>INSTALLATION .
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Airbag cover is scratched or torn.
    • The tap wrapped around the airbag is cut or broken.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
    • Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
  2. Install a new clip busing and a spacer to the clip installation position of the curtain airbag module.
  3. Install the curtain airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to insert the connector in completely until it is locked.
    • Press in the push lock of the direct type connector securely. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is locked.
    • Press the clip pin securely into the clip bushing.

      After pressing the clip pin securely, make sure that the heights of the clip bushing top surface and the clip pin top surface are 9.9±0.2 mm (0.39±0.01 in).

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    (a) Body panel
    (b) Plastic cover or spacer
    (c) Airbag module tab portion

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  4. Install the trim panel sub assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>ROOF TRIM>INSTALLATION .
  5. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
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