Side Airbag Module: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. 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. >
- Be sure to perform the system calibration for occupant detection system after passenger's seat installation. < Refer to OPERATION , System Calibration (Rezeroing). >
- When installing the side airbag module assembly, be sure to put the side airbag module between backrest cover and airbag guide cloth.
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Besides, when the backrest cover is not installed securely, the side airbag module may not be activated properly, therefore keep strictly to the following procedure.
- Be careful not to stain or damage the backrest cover during assembly.
- Do not reuse 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 clips on the back of the seat cushion assembly and on the slide rail.
- 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:
Front seat assembly: < Refer to FRONT SEAT LH , COMPONENT, General Description. >