5 Door Model/CROSSTREK Model

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. < Ref. to 5 DOOR MODEL/CROSSTREK MODEL , REMOVAL, Roof Trim. >
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.
- Remove the modules in order starting from the vehicle front.
1. Remove all the bolts and clips, and remove the curtain airbag module.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Curtain Airbag Module Bolts And Clips
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector. < Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE , CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE & PRETENSIONER, PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.