Front Seat: Assembly: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "Airbag System" before handling the airbag modules. Refer to GENERAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION, General Description.
- When installing the side airbag module assembly, be sure to put the side airbag module between backrest cover and airbag guide cloth.
Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Frame Assembly, Airbag Guide Cloth, Backrest Cover, Side Airbag Module Assembly And Hexagon Cap Nut
Besides, when the backrest cover is not installed securely, the side airbag module may not be deployed properly, therefore keep strictly to the following procedure.
- Be careful not to stain or damage the backrest cover during assembly.
- Always use new hog rings.
- Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
- Install the hog rings to the specified points securely and make sure that no wrinkle or twisting on backrest cover.
- Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
- Install the side airbag module (A) to backrest frame assembly.
Tightening torque: 6 N.m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
- Install the side airbag harness to backrest frame assembly.
- Install the backrest cover.
- Install the side airbag harness to the back of the seat cushion assembly.
- Recline the seat or slide it backward and forward, and check there is no contact between the seat backrest assembly, cushion cover assembly and side airbag harness.
- Install the front seat to the vehicle body.
Tightening torque: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". Refer to FRONT SEAT (DRIVER'S SEAT) , COMPONENT, General Description.