Subaru Legacy IV (2008 year). Manual - part 1001

AB-17

Side Airbag Module

AIRBAG SYSTEM

3) Install the side airbag harness to backrest frame
assembly.

NOTE:
Secure the harness to its original position of seat.

4) Install the backrest cover. <Ref. to SE-16, AS-
SEMBLY, Front Seat.>
5) Draw the side airbag harness around the back
side of seat cushion assembly.
6) Recline the seat or slide it backward and for-
ward, and check there is no contact between the
seat backrest assembly, cushion cover assembly
and side airbag harness.

C: INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts. <Ref. to AB-12, SIDE AIR-
BAG MODULE, INSPECTION, Inspection Loca-
tions After a Collision.>
1) With side collision (when side airbag is de-
ployed)
• Side airbag module assembly
• Satellite safing sensor
• Side airbag sensor
• Backrest pad assembly
• Backrest frame assembly
• Backrest cover assembly
2) When damage is found by visual check
• Headrest assembly
• Bushing
• Slide rail OUT (Driver’s side)
• Slide rail IN (Driver’s side)
• Seat cushion pad and frame assembly
• Seat hinge cover
• Seat lifter lever
• Reclining lever
• Side airbag harness and connector on body side
• Satellite safing sensor cover and mounting
bracket
3) With side collision (when side airbag is not de-
ployed)
Check the seat, airbag module and sensor visually,
and then replace them with new parts if damaged
or cracked.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module
body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
4) Without side collision (dirt and damage of cover)
Replace the corresponding part with a new part.

AB-00945

AB-18

Curtain Airbag Module

AIRBAG SYSTEM

7. Curtain Airbag Module

A: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the rear quarter trim. (Sedan model)
<Ref. to EI-63, SEDAN MODEL, REMOVAL, Rear
Quarter Trim.>
4) Remove the quarter rear pillar trim. (Wagon
model) <Ref. to EI-63, WAGON MODEL, REMOV-
AL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
5) Remove the roof trim. <Ref. to EI-67, REMOV-
AL, Roof Trim.>
6) Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector.
7) Remove bolt (A) and clip (B), and then remove
the curtain airbag module.

CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag
module during removal.
• Never open the curtain airbag module before
deploying it. Never reuse the deployed curtain
airbag module.
• Sedan model

• Wagon model

NOTE:
Remove the rear center seat belt retractor on the
RH side before servicing.

8) Remove the airbag guide A from the front pillar.

9) Remove the airbag guide B from the center pil-
lar.
• Sedan model

• Wagon model

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

AB-00948

(B)

AB-00949

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(B)

AB-00628

AB-00629

AB-00630

AB-19

Curtain Airbag Module

AIRBAG SYSTEM

10) Remove airbag guide C from quarter pillar.
• Sedan model

• Wagon model

B: INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
• Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
• When installing the curtain airbag module, in-
stall a specified part at specified place.
• Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag
module during removal.
• Never open the curtain airbag module before
deploying it. Never reuse the deployed curtain
airbag module.
• Make sure that there are no foreign matter on
airbag module.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

C: INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts. <Ref. to AB-12, CURTAIN
AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION, Inspection Lo-
cations After a Collision.>
1) With side collision (when curtain airbag is de-
ployed)
• Curtain airbag module assembly
• Satellite safing sensor
• Curtain airbag sensor
• Roof trim
• Front pillar upper trim
• Center pillar upper trim
• Rear quarter pillar trim
• Airbag guide A, B, C
2) When damage is found by visual check
• Assist grip
• Assist grip bracket
• Curtain airbag harness and connector on body
side.
• Satellite safing sensor cover and mounting
bracket
3) With side collision (when curtain airbag is not de-
ployed)
Check the roof trim, pillar trim and airbag module
visually, and then replace them with new parts if
damaged or cracked.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module
body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
4) Without side collision (dirt and damage of cover)
Replace the corresponding part with a new part.

AB-00631

AB-00632

AB-20

Airbag Control Module

AIRBAG SYSTEM

8. Airbag Control Module

A: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble the airbag control mod-
ule.
• If the airbag control module is deformed or if
the fault occurs by water, replace the airbag
control module with a new part.
• Do not drop the airbag control module.
• After removal, keep the airbag control mod-
ule on a dry, clean surface away from moisture,
heat and dust.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the center console. <Ref. to EI-55, RE-
MOVAL, Center Console.>
4) Remove screws and pull out the audio unit as-
sembly, and disconnect the connector for removal.

5) Disconnect the connector from airbag control
module.
6) Remove the bolts and remove airbag control
module.

B: INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
• Do not reuse the bolt and nut.
Always use new bolts and nuts for them.
• Be sure to put the water protection cover
over the connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

C: INSPECTION

Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
• Control module, connector, and mounting brack-
et are damaged.
• Airbag is deployed.
• Side airbag is deployed.
• Curtain airbag is deployed.

EI-00794

AB-02031