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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2005OUTBACK I, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSAIRBAG SYSTEMCURTAIN AIRBAG MODULEREMOVAL

2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard

Curtain Airbag Module: Removal

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, < Ref. to , CAUTION , General Description. >

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
Remove the rear quarter trim. (Sedan model) < Ref. to SEDAN MODEL , REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim. >
Remove the quarter rear pillar trim. (Wagon model) < Ref. to WAGON MODEL , REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim. >
Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector (Sedan Model)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Wagon model
Fig 2: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector (Wagon Model)
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the roof trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Roof Trim. >
Remove the bolts (A) and clips (B), and then remove the curtain airbag module.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
- Never open the curtain airbag module before deploying it. Never reuse the opened curtain airbag module.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 3: Removing Curtain Airbag Module (Sedan Model)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Wagon model
Fig 4: Removing Curtain Airbag Module (Wagon Model)
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.