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Outback Model

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • Side impact sensor (under the rear center seat) for the airbag system is located under the front center of the rear seat cushion. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the pad rear side. Ref. to SEATS>REAR SEAT>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the trim panel assembly apron. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>REMOVAL>OUTBACK MODEL .
  4. Remove the lever assembly rear backrest.
    1. Remove the screw and remove the hook apron.
    2. Disconnect the lever assembly rear backrest cable.
    3. Remove the screw and remove the lever assembly rear backrest.
      G13952343Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Insert your hand through felt from the arrow direction (c).
      NOTE: Be careful not to remove the felt welded section (b).
    5. Press the lock part (e) of the cable clamp (a) to release the lock.
    6. Remove the lever assembly rear backrest cable in the arrow direction (d).
      G13952344Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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