Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 3469

B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refer to "CAUTION" of General Description be-
fore handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-4,
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 its original position of seat.
4) Install the backrest cover. <Ref. to SE-12, AS-
SEMBLY, Front Seat.>
Side Airbag Module
5) Install the side airbag harness to slide rail IN (A),
and then secure the connector to the bracket on
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
(A)
and side airbag harness.
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to "CAUTION" of General Description be-
fore handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-4,
AB-00452
CAUTION, General Description.>
Perform the inspection of following items, and re-
place the damaged parts with new ones. <Ref. to
AB-12, 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) 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 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
cracked.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module
AB-00450
body, mounting bracket, and harness connector.
4) Without side collision (dirt and damage of cover)
Replace the corresponding part with a new one.
AB-17
AIRBAG SYSTEM
(A)
AB-00472