Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 2782

AIRBAG SYSTEM
2) Install the side airbag module to backrest frame
assembly.
CAUTION:
When installing the side airbag module assem-
bly, be sure to put the side airbag module be-
tween backrest cover and airbag guide cloth.
(B) (B)
(A) (A)
(A) Airbag guide cloth
(B) Backrest cover
(C) Side airbag module ASSY
(5)
(1) Backrest frame ASSY
(2) Airbag guide cloth
(3) Backrest cover
(4) Side airbag module ASSY
(5) Hexagon cap nut
If the backrest cover is not installed securely,
the side airbag module may not be deployed
properly, therefore keep strictly to the following
procedure.
• Be careful not to stain or damage the back-
rest cover during assembly.
• Always use new hog rings.
• Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
• Install the hog rings to the specified points
securely and make sure that no wrinkle or twist-
ing on backrest cover.
Tightening torque:
6.0 N·m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
3) Install the side airbag harness to backrest frame
assembly.
4) Install the backrest cover.
Side Airbag Module
(C)
(A) (A)
(B) (B)
SE-00797
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
AB-01905
5) Install the side airbag harness to the clip of the
slide rail IN.
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
and side airbag harness.
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description"
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
5, CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new parts. <Ref. to AB-13, SIDE AIR-
BAG MODULE, INSPECTION, Inspection Loca-
tions After a Collision.>
1) With side collision (when side airbag is de-
ployed)
• Side airbag module assembly
• Satellite safing sensor
• Side airbag sensor
• Curtain airbag sensor
• Backrest pad assembly
• Backrest frame assembly
• Backrest cover assembly
2) When damage is found by visual check
• Headrest assembly
• Headrest lock bushing
• Outer slide rail
• Inner slide rail
• Seat hinge cover
• Seat lifter lever
• Reclining lever
• Side airbag harness and connector on body side
• Satellite safing sensor cover
3) With side collision (when side airbag is not de-
ployed)
Check the seat, airbag module, sensor visually,
and then replace them with new parts if damaged
or 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 part.
AB-18