Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual page 3553

B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refer to "CAUTION" of General Description be-
fore handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-5,
CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Ensure that there are no foreign articles on side
airbag module.
2) Install the side airbag module (A) to backrest
frame assembly.
Tightening torque:
⋅
6.0 N m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
3) Install the side airbag harness to backrest frame
assembly.
NOTE:
Secure the harness to located position of seat.
4) Install the backrest cover. <Ref. to SE-13, AS-
SEMBLY, Front Seat.>
Side Airbag Module
5) Install the side airbag harness to inner slide rail
(A), and then secure the connector to the bracket
on back side of seat cushion assembly. (Manual
seat model)
6) Draw the side airbag harness around the back
(A) side of seat cushion assembly. (Power seat model)
7) 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
AB-00452
CAUTION:
Refer to "CAUTION" of General Description be-
fore handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-5,
CAUTION, General Description.>
Perform the inspection of the following items, and
replace the damaged parts with new ones. <Ref. to
AB-14, SIDE AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION,
Inspection Locations After a Collision.>
1) With side collision (when side airbag is de-
ployed)
• Side airbag module assembly
• Backrest pad assembly
• Backrest frame assembly
• Backrest cover assembly
2) When damage is found by visual check
• Headrest assembly
• Headrest lock bush
• Outer slide rail
• Inner slide rail
• Seat hinge cover
• Seat lifter lever
• Reclining lever
• Side airbag harness and connector on body side.
3) With side collision (when side airbag is not de-
ployed)
Check the seat and airbag module visually, and
then replace them with new ones if damaged or
AB-00945
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 one.
AB-19
AIRBAG SYSTEM
(A)
AB-00472