2004 SUBARU FORESTER torque

AB-15
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Passenger’s Airbag Module
5. Passenger’s Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” in General Description be-
fore handing the airbag module. CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
4) Detach the airbag connector from support beam
bracket, and then disconnect the airbag connector.
5) Remove the three bolts, and then carefully re-
move the airbag module.
6) Refer to “CAUTION” for handling of removed air-
bag module. Description.>
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not allow harness and connectors to inter-
fere or get tangled up with other parts.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” in “General Descrip-
tion” NENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” in General Description be-
fore handing the airbag module. CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new ones.
 Airbag module, harness, connector, and mounting
bracket are damaged. GER’S AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION, Inspec-
tion Locations After a Collision.>
AB-00117

AB-16
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Side Airbag Module
6. Side Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before working on the airbag module, refer to
the “CAUTION” in General Description. AB-3, CAUTION, General Description.>
NOTE:
Remove the passenger’s side by referring to driv-
er’s side.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the front seat from the vehicle. SE-6, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
4) Remove the clip from slide rail IN (A) and re-
verse side of seat cushion assembly, and then re-
move the side airbag harness.
5) Remove the backrest cover. ASSEMBLY, Front Seat.>
6) Remove the side airbag harness from backrest
frame assembly.7) Remove the side airbag module (A) from back-
rest frame assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Ensure there are no foreign particles on side air-
bag module.
2) Install the side airbag module (A) to backrest
frame assembly.
Tightening torque:
5.9 N·m (0.59 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
AB-00474
(A)
AB-00475
AB-00476
(A)
AB-00477
(A)

AB-18
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Airbag Control Module
7. Airbag Control Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
 Do not disassemble the airbag control mod-
ule.
 If the airbag control module is deformed or if
water damage is suspected, replace the airbag
control module with a new part.
 Do not drop the airbag control module.
 After removal, keep the airbag control mod-
ule on a dry, clean surface away from moisture,
heat, and dust.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the console cover. MOVAL, Console Box.>
4) Remove the center console panel. 40, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
5) Disconnect the connector from airbag control
module.
6) Remove the four bolts, and then remove the air-
bag control module.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Use new bolts (for airbag control module only)
during reassembly.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” in “General Descrip-
tion” NENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new ones.
 Control module, connector, and mounting brack-
et are damaged.
 Airbag is deployed.
 Side airbag is deployed.
AB-00035

AB-19
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Side Airbag Sensor
8. Side Airbag Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the outer belt (FRONT). 10, FRONT OUTER BELT, REMOVAL, Front Seat
Belt.>
4) Detach the side airbag sensor, and then discon-
nect the airbag connector.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Use new TORX® bolts T30 when reassembling.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” in “General Descrip-
tion” NENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
 Bracket connector for side airbag sensor is dam-
aged.
 Side airbag is deployed.
AB-00036

AB-21
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Front Sub Sensor
10.Front Sub Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the front grille and front grille side.

4) Disconnect the connector from front sub sensor.
5) Loosen the nut, and then detach the front sub
sensor.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Use new nuts when reassembling.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” in “General Descrip-
tion” NENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts
with new parts.
 Front sub sensor, mounting bracket, and con-
nector are damaged.
 Airbag is deployed.
AB-00040
AB-00116

SB-2
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
General Description
1. General Description
A: COMPONENT
1. FRONT SEAT BELT
(1) Adjuster anchor ASSY (4) Outer belt ASSYTightening torque: N⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Anchor cover (5) Inner belt ASSYT1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
(3) Outer belt ASSY with lap preten-
sioner (For Australia model)T2: 30 (3.1, 22)
T3: 53 (5.4, 39)
SB-00001
(2)
(3)
(4)(2)
(5) (1)
T2
T3
T2
T2
T2T2
T1
T2
T2
T1

SB-3
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
General Description
2. REAR SEAT BELT
(1) Outer seat belt RH (5) Inner seat belt LHTightening torque: N⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Outer seat belt CENTER (6) Anchor coverT1: 30 (3.1, 22)
(3) Outer seat belt LH (7) Adjuster anchor ASSYT2: 53 (5.4, 39)
(4) Inner seat belt RH
SB-00064
T1
T1
T1
T1
T2
T1
T1
(1)
(7)
(4)
(5)(6)
(2)
(6)
(3)
T1

SB-11
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
Front Seat Belt
8) Remove the two bolts and adjustable anchor as-
sembly.
CAUTION:
 Do not drop or apply any impact to the pre-
tensioner.
 Pretensioner and bracket should be treated
as an assembly. Do not attempt to disassemble
it.
3. FRONT INNER BELT
1) Disconnect the connector.
2) Remove the anchor bolt, and then detach the in-
ner belt.
B: INSTALLATION
1. FRONT OUTER BELT
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 The parts on right and left are not identical.
Before installation, make sure that the correct
part is used.
 Be careful not to twist the belts during instal-
lation.
Tightening torque:
NENT, General Description.>
2. FRONT OUTER BELT WITH LAP SEAT
BELT PRETENSIONER
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 The parts on right and left are not identical.
Before installation, make sure that the correct
part is used.
 Be careful not to twist the belts during instal-
lation.
Tightening torque:
NENT, General Description.>
3. FRONT INNER BELT
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
NENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
1. FRONT OUTER BELT
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
 Pretensioner is cracked or deformed.
 Seat belt is slackened, bent or frayed. Seat belt
is abnormally wound or extended.
2. FRONT INNER BELT
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
 Inner belt is deformed or damaged.
 Seat belt buckle is engaged improperly.
SB-00005
SB-00006