SEATS > Front Seat
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">
1. Remove the headrest assembly - front.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE">
4. Remove the slide rail assembly installing bolt.
(1) Tilt the backrest assembly forward and move the front seat to the front most position.
(2) Remove the cover - bolt rear (A) and remove the bolts.

(3) Move the front seat to the rearmost position, and remove the bolts.
5. Disconnect the connector under the front seat.
• Seat belt warning light connector (driver’s seat)
• Occupant detection system harness connector (passenger’s seat) Airbag Connector > PROCEDURE">
• Side airbag connector Airbag Connector > PROCEDURE">
• Seat heater connector (model with seat heater)
• Buckle switch RH connector (passenger’s seat) Airbag Connector > PROCEDURE">
6. Take out the front seat from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the body.
Assembly
DisassemblyRemoval
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Inspection
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Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
The
light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed
to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately ...