Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Installation

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Airbag system / Curtain airbag module / Installation

CAUTION:

• Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” before handling the airbag system components. General Description > CAUTION

• When installing the curtain airbag module, install a specified part at specified place.

• Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during installation.

• 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.

• Do not reuse the clip securing the curtain airbag module.

• If deformation or crack is found in the bracket - assist rail by visual check, replace the defective part.

• If deformation is found in the clip mounting holes of the side rail and rear quarter metal sections, repair or replace the defective part.

(A)

If no deformation is found, install the curtain airbag module with a new securing clip.

(B)

If deformation is 0.5 — 1 mm (0.02 — 0.04 in), correct the deformed section to be flat and install the curtain airbag module with a new securing clip.

(C)

If deformation is 1 mm (0.04 in) or more, replace the deformed part together with the panel.

Refer to the repair manual for body panel replacement.

• When reusing the tether clip on the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR, check that there is no damage to the tether clip. If the tether clip is damaged, always replace it with a new tether clip. If the tether clip is damaged, its holding force is reduced and the trim panel - front pillar UPR may come off.

• For installation of the stereo camera cover, refer to “INSTALLATION”, “Stereo Camera” in the “EyeSight” section and observe the precautions for installation. Stereo Camera > INSTALLATION

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 the curtain airbag module.

CAUTION:

• 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.

• Do not reuse the clip securing the curtain airbag module.

• Install a new clip - bushing securely, and press the clip - pin securely into the clip - bushing.

After pressing the clip - pin securely, make sure that the heights of clip - bushing top surface and the clip - pin top surface are 9.9±0.2 mm (0.39±0.01 in).

(a)	Body panel
(b)	Plastic cover or plastic spacer
(c)	Airbag module tab portion
The plastic spacer is installed only to the rearmost position of OUTBACK model.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

3. Install the trim panel - roof assembly. Roof Trim > INSTALLATION

4. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. NOTE

Removal

1. SEDAN MODELCAUTION:Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” before handling the airbag system components. General Description > CAUTION1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF ...

Curtain airbag sensor

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Other materials:

Rear gate (Outback) - if the rear gate cannot be opened
In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by pressing the rear gate opener button (all models) or using the power rear gate (if equipped), you can open it from inside the cargo area. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim using flat-head screwdriver. ...