Side Airbag Module: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru WRX. 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 system components. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION
- Do not reuse the mounting nuts of the airbag module. Be sure to replace the self-locking nuts with new ones.
- Make sure that the side airbag module is installed as shown in the figure.
- Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
- Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket are damaged or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
- Using a new self-locking nut, install the side airbag module.
Tightening torque:
6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
- Assemble the front seat. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>ASSEMBLYCAUTION:
After restoring the seat, operate the reclining and sliding mechanisms to check that the side airbag harness is not caught.
- Install the belt assembly front INN. Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>FRONT SEAT BELT>INSTALLATION>BELT ASSEMBLY FRONT INN
- Install the front seat. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>INSTALLATION
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
- If the passenger's seat is removed, perform [Rezeroing] in the occupant detection system. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>REZERO
- If the passenger's seat is removed, perform "Occupant Detection System Inspection" to check if the occupant detection system operates normally. Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM>INSPECTION