Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3267

SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
AIRBAG SYSTEM
8. Side Airbag Sensor
A: REMOVAL
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 outer belt (FRONT). <Ref. to SB-8,
OUTER BELT (FRONT), REMOVAL, Front Seat
Belt.>
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4) Using the T30 TORX bit (Tamper resistant
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type), remove the two TORX bolts.
5) Detach the side airbag sensor, and then discon-
nect the airbag connector.
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B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
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Use new TORX bolts during re-assembly.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts.
• Bracket connector for side airbag sensor is dam-
aged.
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