Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal

CAUTION:

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

Remove the passenger’s side by referring to driver’s side.

1. Remove the headrest assembly.

2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE">

3. Remove the front seats. Front Seat > REMOVAL">

4. Separate the backrest assembly and the seat cushion assembly. Front Seat > DISASSEMBLY">

5. 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.

(1) Remove the plastic fastener at the back side (bottom) of backrest assembly.

(2) Open the fastener at the rear side of backrest assembly.

If it is hard to open, use a metal clip, etc.

(3) Remove the hexagon cap nut and nuts.

(4) While taking care not to damage the airbag protective cover, remove the side airbag module.

Installation

Side airbag sensor

Other materials:

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