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Adjustable Anchor ASSY

CAUTION:
  • The airbag system is fitted with a backup power supply. After disconnecting the battery ground cable, the airbag may deploy if you do not wait for 60 seconds before starting the service of airbag system.
  • Do not drop or subject the pretensioner to any impact.
  • Since the pretensioner and bracket are integrated as a unit, do not disassemble them.
  1. Before working, turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable, and wait for 60 seconds or more.
    NOTE: For the power seat model, move the seat all the way forward before removing the battery ground terminal.
  2. Tilt the backrest forward and move the seat to the front most position.
    CAUTION: For the power seat, after moving the seat, check that the battery ground has been removed. If not, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait for 60 seconds or more.
  3. Release the claws, and then remove the side sill cover-front INN. (On the side where seat belt assembly is removed)
    CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the side sill cover INN.
    Fig 1: Identifying Claws
    G06653171Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: To release the claws of the side sill cover INN, the following steps are recommended.
    1. Take out the weather strip from under the side sill cover INN.
    2. Turn over the floor mat and release the claw (C-C) by accessing from behind the side sill cover INN.
  4. Release the clips and claws, and then remove the side sill cover - rear INN. (On the side where seat belt assembly is removed)
    CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the side sill cover INN.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Claws
    G06653175Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: To release the claws of the side sill cover INN, the following steps are recommended.
    1. Take out the weather strip from under the side sill cover INN.
    2. Turn over the floor mat and release the claw (C-C and D-D) by accessing from behind the side sill cover INN.
  5. Remove the center pillar trim LWR. (On the side where seat belt assembly is removed)
    1. Release the clip by pulling the center pillar trim LWR toward you.
    2. Expand the claws of center pillar trim LWR outward and remove it from the center pillar trim UPR.
    CAUTION: Do not expand the center pillar trim LWR excessively. Doing so may damage the trim.
    Fig 3: Releasing Clip By Pulling Center Pillar Trim Lwr
    G06653176Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: First release the claw located to the rear of the vehicle.
  6. Remove the center pillar trim UPR. (On the side where seat belt assembly is removed)
    1. Release the clip by pulling the center pillar trim UPR toward you.
    2. Remove the center pillar trim UPR by lowering the entire trim.
      Fig 4: Releasing Clip By Pulling Center Pillar Trim UPR
      G06653320Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the shoulder anchor bolt.
      Fig 5: Locating Shoulder Anchor Bolt
      G06653329Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the two bolts to remove the adjustable anchor assembly.
    Fig 6: Locating Adjustable Anchor Assembly Bolts
    G05663427Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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