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Curtain Airbag Module: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  3. Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>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.
  • Remove the modules in order starting from the vehicle front.
  1. Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Airbag Connector>PROCEDURE>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER .
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector
    G09483993Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the bolt, and remove the curtain airbag module.
Fig 2: Removing Curtain Airbag Module Bolt
G09483994Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.