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AB-14
Inspection Locations After a Collision
AIRBAG SYSTEM
10.DRIVER’S SEAT
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Seat belt buckle or seat position sensor body/
bracket is cracked or deformed.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
11.PASSENGER’S SEAT
1) Check for the following, and replace the dam-
aged parts with new parts.
•Seat belt buckle body/bracket is scratched,
cracked or deformed.
•Backrest frame for crack or deformation
•Headrest for deformation or play
•If the seat cushion cover and seat back cover is
scratched or coming loose, replace with a new cov-
er and readjust the system.
SYSTEM CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERA-
TION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
CAUTION:
If any of the following applies, replace the seat
cushion pad and frame assembly. Do not disas-
semble.
•Cracks or deformation found in the seat
cushion frame or seat cushion pad.
•Scratches, cracks, or deformation found on
the passenger detection system pressure sen-
sor hoses or passenger detection control mod-
ule, or attachment brackets of the control
module.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, de-
formed or open. Harness wire is exposed.
2) After checking the installing condition of passen-
ger’s seat, perform the system calibration of occu-
pant detection system.
SYSTEM CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERA-
TION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
12.BELT TENSION SENSOR
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Belt tension sensor is scratched, cracked, or de-
formed.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
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AB-15
Driver’s Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
4. Driver’s Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module.
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After
moving a vehicle more than 5 m (16 ft) with front
wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that
the vehicle moves straight ahead).
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
4) Using TORX® BIT T30 (1), remove the two
TORX® bolts on the side of steering wheel.
5) Disconnect the horn harness.
6) Disconnect the airbag connector on the back of
airbag module, and then remove the airbag mod-
ule.
tor.>
7) Refer to “CAUTION” for handling of a removed
airbag module.
Description.>
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module.
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
•To prevent the misconnection, the connector
is colored. Connect the harness side connector
to the same color of module side connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module.
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Airbag module, harness, connector and mount-
ing bracket are damaged.
ER’S AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION,
Inspection Locations After a Collision.>
CC-00018
(1)
AB-00622
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AB-16
Passenger’s Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
5. Passenger’s Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module.
4, 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) Remove the mounting bolts of the passenger’s
side air bag module.
5) Remove the instrument panel upper.
40, INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER, REMOVAL,
Instrument Panel Assembly.>
6) Remove the screws, and remove the passen-
ger’s airbag module.
7) Refer to “CAUTION” for handling of a removed
airbag module.
Description.>
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module.
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
7.4 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module.
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Airbag module, harness, connector and mount-
ing bracket are damaged.
SENGER’S AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION,
Inspection Locations After a Collision.>
EI-01327
AB-01276
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AB-17
Side Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
6. Side Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module.
4, 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 seats.
AL, Front Seat.>
4) Disconnect the connector from the back side of
seat cushion assembly, then remove the side air-
bag harness.
5) Remove the backrest cover.
ASSEMBLY, Front Seat.>
6) Remove the nuts, and remove the side airbag
module assembly from the back rest frame assem-
bly.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module.
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
•Be sure to perform the system calibration for
occupant detection system after passenger’s
seat installation.
CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
1) Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side
airbag module.
2) Install the side airbag module (A) to backrest
frame assembly.
CAUTION:
When attaching the side airbag module assem-
bly, make sure to sandwitch the seat back cov-
er between the seat back side bracket and side
airbag module.
Tightening torque:
6.0 N·m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
3) Install the backrest cover.
SEMBLY, Front Seat.>
4) Draw the side airbag harness around the back
side of seat cushion assembly.
5) Recline the seat or slide it backward and for-
ward, and check there is no contact between the
seat backrest assembly, cushion cover assembly
and side airbag harness.
SE-00589
(1) Backrest frame ASSY
(2) Backrest cover
(3) Side airbag module ASSY
(4) Hexagon cap nut
AB-01326
(2)
(1)
(4)(3)
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AB-18
Side Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module.
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
BAG MODULE, INSPECTION, Inspection Loca-
tions After a Collision.>
1) With side collision (when side airbag is de-
ployed)
•Side airbag module assembly
•Backrest pad assembly
•Backrest frame assembly
•Backrest cover assembly
2) When damage is found by visual check
•Headrest assembly
•Bushing
•Slide rail OUT (Driver’s side)
•Slide rail IN (Driver’s side)
•Seat cushion frame assembly (Passenger’s
side)
•Seat hinge cover
•Seat lifter lever
•Reclining lever
•Side airbag harness and connector on body side
3) With side collision (when side airbag is not de-
ployed)
Check the seat and airbag module visually, and
then replace them with new ones if damaged or
cracked.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module
body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
4) Without side collision (dirt and damage of cover)
Replace the corresponding part with a new one.
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AB-20
Curtain Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module.
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION, Inspection Lo-
cations After a Collision.>
1) With side collision (when curtain airbag is de-
ployed)
•Curtain airbag module assembly
•Roof Trim
•Front pillar upper trim
•Front piller pad (blue)
•Center pillar upper trim
•Center piller pad (green)
•Rear quarter upper trim
•Rear quarter piller pad (red)
•Airbag guide
2) When damage is found by visual check
•Assist grip
•Assist grip bracket
•Curtain airbag harness and connector on body
side.
3) With side collision (when curtain airbag is not de-
ployed)
Check the roof trim, pillar trim and airbag module
visually, and then replace them with new ones if
damaged or cracked.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module
body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
4) Without side collision (dirt and damage of cover)
Replace the corresponding part with a new one.
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AB(diag)-4
General Description
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. General Description
A: CAUTION
•When servicing a vehicle, be sure to turn the ig-
nition switch to OFF, disconnect the ground cable
from battery, and wait for more than 20 seconds
before starting work.
•The airbag system is fitted with a backup power
source. After disconnecting the battery ground ca-
ble, the airbag may deploy if you do not wait for
more than 20 seconds before starting the service of
airbag system.
•If sensors, airbag module, airbag control module,
pretensioner or harness is deformed or damaged,
replace with new part.
•Do not use the airbag system and pretensioners
on other vehicles. When replacing parts, be sure to
replace them with new ones.
•When checking the airbag system, be sure to
use a digital circuit tester. Use of an analog circuit
tester may cause the airbag to activate erroneously
due to a minimal current inside tester.
•When checking, use a test harness (1). Damage
to connector terminal causes malfunction. Do not
directly put the tester probe on airbag connector
terminal.
•Do not drop the airbag system parts, or keep
them at high temperature over 93°C (199°F), or let
water, oil or grease get on them; the internal parts
may be damaged and reliability greatly lowered.
IN-00203
AB-00120
AB-00121
AB-00122
(1)
AB-00123
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AB(diag)-5
General Description
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
•If damage, open circuit or rust is found on airbag
system wire harness, do not use a soldering equip-
ment to repair. Replace the faulty harness with a
new genuine part.
•Install the wire harness securely with the speci-
fied clips to avoid interference or tangled with other
parts.
•Do not allow water or oil to come in contact with
the connector terminals. Also do not touch the con-
nector terminals.
•Either of the airbag modules for driver’s, passen-
ger’s, side or curtain, or the pretensioner must not
be disassembled.
•The airbag module cannot be used again if de-
ployed once.
•After removal, keep the airbag module with the
pad side facing upward on a dry, clean and flat sur-
face away from heat, light sources, moisture and
dust.
•Do not check continuity of the airbag modules for
driver’s side, passenger’s side and curtain, or the
pretensioner.
AB-00124
AB-00125
AB-00126
AB-00779
AB-00056
AB-00006