Inspection Of Other Parts

Check for the following parts, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.

1. Steering wheel and steering shaft Check the steering shaft for mounting conditions and deflection of front and rear, upward and downward directions, and deflection of front and rear direction with tilt lever released. (After a collision, absorbing part of steering shaft may have been operated.)
2. Check the direct type connector of driver's airbag module, curtain airbag module, pretensioner, etc. for damage, and also check each harness for pinch and connector damage. Replace the main harness as a unit if damage is found.
3. Check the seat cushion, backrest, slide rail and headrest for installation condition and looseness.
4. For the passenger's seat, replace the seat cushion pad frame assembly with a new part if the seat cushion frame assembly is deformed or cracked.
5. If there are tears or loosening in the passenger side seat cushion cover, it may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant detection system. Replace with a new cushion cover.
6. Be sure to perform the system calibration for the occupant detection system after removing or replacing the passenger seat cushion cover. If system adjustment is not performed, the occupant detection system may not function properly. < Refer to OPERATION , System Calibration (Rezeroing). >
7. Use the Subaru Select Monitor to check the front right seat belt buckle switch is operating normally.