Subaru 2009 IMPREZA, Service Manual

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SE-8
Front Seat
SEATS
11) Remove the hog rings of backrest cover.
CAUTION:
When removing the hog rings, be careful not to
tear the vinyl sheet within the seat.
If torn, replace with a new part.
12) Remove the pad (A), and remove the mounting
nut from the side airbag module.
13) Remove the headrest bushing.
NOTE:
Push outside to remove it from the inside of seat.
14) Pull out the backrest frame.
15) Remove all the hog rings at front of seat back,
and then remove the seat back cover from seat
backrest.
16) Remove the plastic hooks (A) of the seat cush-
ion cover, and then remove the seat cushion frame
assembly.
17) Remove all the hog rings, and then remove the
seat cushion cover from seat cushion pad.
18) Open the plastic fastener on the bottom of the
headrest, and then remove the headrest cover from
the headrest.
2. PASSENGER’S SEAT
CAUTION:
• If the seat cushion cover is removed or re-
placed, make sure to perform passenger detec-
tion system adjustment after installing the seat
to the vehicle. <Ref. to OD(diag)-15, SYSTEM
CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
Failure to do so may cause improper activation
of passenger’s airbag.
• The passenger detection system (passenger
seat only) control unit, passenger detection
sensor, seat cushion pad and seat cushion
frame are considered as a single seat cushion
pad and frame assembly. Never remove the
passenger detection control unit or the pres-
sure sensor from the seat cushion frame.
• If the seat cushion cover is removed, make
sure to replace the hang wire on the seat cush-
ion side with a new wire.
1) Remove the seat from vehicle. <Ref. to SE-6,
PASSENGER’S SEAT, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Refer to the disassembly procedures for the driv-
er’s seat.
SE-00794
(A)
SE-00796
SE-00243
SE-00338
(A)
SE-00342