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Side Airbag Module: Removal

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: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. Refer to CAUTION , General Description.
NOTE: Remove the passenger's side by referring to driver's side.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
  3. Remove the front seats. Refer to REMOVAL .
  4. Disconnect the connector from the back side of seat cushion assembly, then remove the side airbag harness.
  5. Remove the backrest cover. Refer to DISASSEMBLY .
  6. Remove the nuts, and remove the side airbag module assembly from the back rest frame assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Module Assembly Nuts
    G05022734Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.