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Curtain Airbag Module: Installation

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CAUTION:
  • Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. Ref. to  AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION  
  • When installing the curtain airbag module, install a specified part at specified place. 
  • Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during installation. 
  • The curtain airbag module cannot be reused if removed from the vehicle once, even if it has not operated yet. 
  • Make sure that there are no foreign matter on airbag module. 
  • Do not reuse the curtain airbag module of which clips have been removed. 
  • If deformation or crack is found in the bracket assist rail by visual check, replace the defective part. 
  • If deformation is found in the clip mounting holes of the side rail and rear quarter metal sections, repair or replace the defective part. 
    G14612244Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Airbag cover is scratched or torn.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
    • Mounting bracket and securing clip are cracked or deformed.
  2. Install the curtain airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse the curtain airbag module of which clips have been removed. 
    • Make sure that the curtain airbag module is installed so that it is not twisted 360° partially. 
    1. Tighten the bolt.

      Tightening torque: 

      7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

    2. Install the clip pin.
      CAUTION:
      • Press the clip pin securely into the clip bushing. 
      • After pressing the clip pin securely, make sure that the heights of the clip bushing top surface and the clip pin top surface are 9.9±0.2 mm (0.39±0.01 in). 
        G14612245Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Connect the airbag connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE 
  3. Install the trim panel roof assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>ROOF TRIM>INSTALLATION
  4. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
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