Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Removal

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Airbag system / Curtain airbag module / Removal

1. SEDAN MODEL

CAUTION:

Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” before handling the airbag system components. General Description > CAUTION

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE

NOTE:

On CVT models, shift the select lever into “N” before disconnecting the battery ground cable.

3. Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. Roof Trim > REMOVAL

4. Remove the curtain airbag module.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.

• Never open the curtain airbag module before activation. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.

• Do not reuse the clip securing the curtain airbag module.

• Remove the modules in order starting from the vehicle front.

(1) Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector. Airbag Connector > PROCEDURE

(2) Remove all the bolts and clips, and remove the curtain airbag module.

*1	Meaning of pictograms indicated on the label

(a)	Flammable explosive substance encapsulated parts; be careful of handling.
(b)	Indicates that this part is an airbag module.
(c)	Do not disassemble the airbag module.
(d)	Before handling, always refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM” in the service manual. For the disposal procedures of the airbag modules, refer to “Airbag Module Disposal”.

NOTE:

Remove the securing clip of curtain airbag module in the following procedures.

(1) Using a pair of nippers, cut off the clip base (a).

(2) Remove the clip - pin while holding the lock (b) with needle nose pliers.

(3) Release the locks (c) of the clips - bushing at two locations at the top and bottom completely using thin flat head screwdriver (d), and remove the clip - bushing.

2. OUTBACK MODEL

CAUTION:

Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” before handling the airbag system components. General Description > CAUTION

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE

NOTE:

On CVT models, shift the select lever into “N” before disconnecting the battery ground cable.

3. Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. Roof Trim > REMOVAL

4. Remove the curtain airbag module.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.

• Never open the curtain airbag module before activation. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.

• Do not reuse the clip securing the curtain airbag module.

• Remove the modules in order starting from the vehicle front.

(1) Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector. Airbag Connector > PROCEDURE

(2) Remove all the bolts and clips, and remove the curtain airbag module.

*1	Meaning of pictograms indicated on the label

(a)	Flammable explosive substance encapsulated parts; be careful of handling.
(b)	Indicates that this part is an airbag module.
(c)	Do not disassemble the airbag module.
(d)	Before handling, always refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM” in the service manual. For the disposal procedures of the airbag modules, refer to “Airbag Module Disposal”.

NOTE:

Remove the securing clip of curtain airbag module in the following procedures.

(1) Using a pair of nippers, cut off the clip base (a).

(2) Remove the clip - pin while holding the lock (b) with needle nose pliers.

(3) Release the locks (c) of the clips - bushing at two locations at the top and bottom completely using thin flat head screwdriver (d), and remove the clip - bushing.

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