Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 3100

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When installing the side airbag module assem-

bly, be sure to put the side airbag module be-

tween backrest cover and airbag guide cloth.

(A) Airbag guide cloth

(B) Backrest cover

(1) Backrest frame ASSY

(2) Airbag guide cloth

(3) Backrest cover

(4) Side airbag module ASSY

(5) Hexagon cap nut

Besides, when the backrest cover is not in-

stalled securely, the side airbag module may

not be deployed properly, therefore keep strict-

ly 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.

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Descrip-

tion". <Ref. to SE-2, FRONT SEAT LH, COM-

PONENT, General Description.>

1. DRIVER'S SEAT

• When installing the inner seat belt assembly, fol-

low the procedure described in the seat belt sec-

tion. <Ref. to SB-17, INSTALLATION, Front Seat

• Install the backrest assembly and seat cushion

assembly in the following procedure.

1) Temporarily tighten the four reclining hinge

2) Place the backrest in the most upright position.

3) Tighten the reclining hinge bolts in the order of

(1) through (4), in two or three steps by gradually in-

creasing the torque until they reach the specified

(A) Vehicle inside

(B) Vehicle outside

4) Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.