Satellite SAFING Sensor, Side Airbag Sensor And Curtain Airbag Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If the section of vehicle as shown in the figure is damaged, check the following items and replace the damaged parts with new parts.

Fig 1: Inspecting Front Sub Sensor Section Of Vehicle

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Satellite safing sensor, side airbag sensor and curtain airbag sensor are cracked or deformed.
Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
Satellite safing sensor cover is cracked or deformed, (model without rear seat center table)
Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.
Side airbag or curtain airbag has been activated, (operating side)