Subaru 2004 Forester, Service Manual

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AB-17
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Side Airbag Module
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-11, AS-
SEMBLY, Front Seat.>
5) Install the side airbag harness to slide rail IN (A).
6) Recline the seat or slide it backward and for-
ward. Check there is no contact between seat
backrest assembly, cushion cover assembly and
side airbag harness.
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Before working on the airbag module, refer to
the “CAUTION” in General Description. <Ref. to
AB-3, CAUTION, General Description.>
Perform the inspection of following items, and replace
the damaged parts with new ones. <Ref. to AB-12,
SIDE AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION, Inspec-
tion Locations After a Collision.>
1) With side clash (when side airbag is deployed)
<Replacement parts>
• Side airbag module assembly
• Backrest pad assembly
• Backrest frame assembly
• Backrest cover assembly
<Other replacement parts, which found to be
damaged by visual check>
• Headrest assembly
• Bushing
• Slide rail OUT
• Slide rail IN
• Seat hinge cover
• Seat lifter lever
• Reclining lever
• Side airbag harness and connector (body side)
2) With side clash (when side airbag is not de-
ployed)
Check the seat and airbag module visually, and
then replace them with new ones if damaged or
cracked.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module
body, installing bracket, harness connector.
3) Without side clash (dirt and damage of cover)
Replace the corresponding part with a new one.
AB-00475
AB-00474
(A)