Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal

CAUTION:

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

• Airbag system satellite safing sensor is located in the lower of the rear seat cushion center. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed.

1. Move the seat all the way forward, from which the side airbag sensor is to be removed.

NOTE:

This is to remove the seat belt retractor assembly.

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 rear seat cushion assembly. Rear Seat > REMOVAL">

5. Remove the following lower inner trims. (On the side where the side airbag sensor is removed) Lower Inner Trim > REMOVAL">

• Cover side sill - front INN

• Cover side sill - rear INN

• Trim panel - center pillar LWR

6. Remove the seat belt retractor. (On the side where the side airbag sensor is removed)

(1) Turn over the floor mat to disconnect the belt tension sensor connector. Airbag Connector > PROCEDURE">

NOTE:

Also disconnect the connector of the passenger’s lap seat belt pretensioner.

(2) Remove the bolt to remove the seat belt retractor.

7. Remove the nuts and then remove the side airbag sensor. Airbag Connector > PROCEDURE">

CAUTION:

• Do not separate the side airbag sensor and bracket. It causes the airbag system malfunction.

• If the sensor is removed from the bracket, be sure to replace with a new part.

Installation

Airbag connector Procedure

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