Curtain Airbag Module

CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE

REMOVAL

1. SEDAN MODEL

CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module.

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove the roof trim.
4. Remove the curtain airbag module assembly.

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
- Never open the curtain airbag module before activation. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.
- Remove the modules in order starting from the vehicle front.

1. Remove all bolts and clips, and remove the curtain airbag module assembly.






2. Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector.






2. OUTBACK MODEL

CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module.

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove the roof trim.
4. Remove the curtain airbag module assembly.

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
- Never open the curtain airbag module before activation. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.
- Remove the modules in order starting from the vehicle front.

1. Remove all bolts and clips, and remove the curtain airbag module assembly.






2. Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector.






INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module.
- When installing the curtain airbag module, install a specified part at specified place.
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
- Never open the curtain airbag module before activation. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.
- Make sure that there are no foreign matter on airbag module.

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 each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)