Side Airbag Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
Remove the front outer seat belt. < Refer to OUTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY , REMOVAL, Front Seat Belt. >
Remove the nuts and then remove the side airbag sensor.
CAUTION:
- Do not separate the side airbag sensor and bracket. It cause the airbag system malfunction.
- If the sensor is removed from the bracket, be sure to replace with a new part.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Sensor Bracket Bolt
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the airbag connector.