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Roof Rail: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
NOTE: Remove the stopper bolt first when removing the crossbar assembly only. (OUTBACK model)
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(a) Roof rail ASSY RH
(b) Crossbar ASSY RH
(c) Stopper bolt M8
(d) Stopper bolt M6
(e) Crossbar ASSY LH
(f) Roof rail ASSY LH
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the trim panel sub assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>ROOF TRIM>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the bolts (2 places) securing the curtain airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not remove the clips securing the curtain airbag module. If any of the clips are removed, the curtain airbag module may not deploy properly in collision.

      If the clip is removed, replace it with a new part.

    • Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
    G16386672Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the nuts and remove the roof rail assembly.
    • OUTBACK model
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      (a) Roof rail ASSY RH
      (b) Rivet
      (c) Seal washer
      (d) Self-locking nut
      (e) Roof rail ASSY LH
    • WILDERNESS model
      G16387381Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      (a) Roof rail ASSY RH
      (b) Rivet
      (c) Seal washer
      (d) Self-locking nut
      (e) Roof rail ASSY LH
  5. Remove the seal washer.
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