Inspection Of Other Parts

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

1. Steering wheel and column assembly - steering

   Check the column assembly - steering for mounting conditions, and deflection of front and rear direction with tilt lever released. (After a collision, absorbing part of the column assembly - steering may have been operated.)

2. Check the direct type connector of driver's airbag module, knee airbag module, curtain airbag module, and pretensioner for damage, and also check each harness for pinching and connector damage. Replace the main harness as an assembly if damage is found.
3. Check the seat cushion, backrest, slide rail and headrest for installation condition and looseness.
4. If any break or fray is found in the cover COMPL - front backrest of the driver's seat or passenger's seat, the side airbag system may not operate normally. In this case, replace the cover COMPL - front backrest with a new part.
5. For the passenger's seat, replace the frame assembly - front cushion with a new part if the frame assembly - front cushion is deformed or cracked.
6. If there are tears or loosening in the seat cover - front cushion on the passenger's side, it may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant detection system. Replace the cover - front cushion with a new part.
7. When the passenger seat cushion cover has been removed or replaced, make sure that the occupant detection system operates normally.
8. Use the Subaru Select Monitor to check whether the passenger's seat belt buckle switch is operating normally.