Side Airbag Module: Removal
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 disassemble the backrest assembly of RECARO® seat. Replace the backrest assembly with a new part if faulty.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
- Remove the front seats. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>REMOVAL
- Remove the belt assembly front INN. Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>FRONT SEAT BELT>REMOVAL>BELT ASSEMBLY FRONT INN
- Separate the backrest assembly and the seat cushion assembly. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>DISASSEMBLY
- Remove the seat pad assembly backrest and the cover front seat backrest.
- Remove the plastic fastener at the back side (bottom) of backrest assembly.
- Open the fastener at the rear side of backrest assembly.
- Remove the hog rings and the resin fasteners (a) on the left and right.
- Remove the hexagon cap nut.
- Remove the seat pad assembly backrest and the cover front seat backrest from the seat backrest assembly.
- Remove the side airbag module.CAUTION:
Do not open the protective cover of the side airbag module. If any damage is present in the protective cover or the cloth of side airbag module comes out from the protective cover slit, replace the side airbag module with a new part.