Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Installation

CAUTION:

• Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">

• Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.

• Be sure to insert the connector in until it is locked.

• Press in the push lock securely. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is locked.

1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.

• Airbag module is cracked or deformed.

• Knee airbag module bracket is cracked or deformed.

• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.

• Harness wire is exposed.

• Depending on the condition of the beam COMPL - steering, installation of the knee airbag module is difficult.

2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

Knee airbag module: 7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Knee airbag module

Removal

Other materials:

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Removal
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