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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSAIRBAG SYSTEM (SERVICE INFORMATION)SIDE AIRBAG MODULEINSTALLATION
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Side Airbag Module: Installation

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Installation
CAUTION:
  • Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  • Make sure that the side airbag module is installed as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Module Components
    G09483989Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Be careful not to stain or damage the cover COMPL - front backrest during assembly.
  • Do not reuse hog rings.
  • Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
  • Install the hog rings to the specified points securely and make sure that there is no wrinkle or twisting on the cover COMPL - front backrest.
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
    • Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket are damaged or deformed.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
  2. Install the side airbag module to the frame assembly - front backrest.

    Tightening torque: Side airbag module: 6 N.m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 

  3. Install the side airbag harness to the frame assembly - front backrest.
  4. Install the cover COMPL - front backrest.
  5. Secure the backrest hinge.
    • Manual seat
      Fig 2: Locating Backrest Hinge Mounting Bolts (Manual Seat)
      G08316368Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Power seat
      Fig 3: Locating Backrest Hinge Mounting Bolts (Power Seat)
      G09483991Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

      Tightening torque: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Ref. to  FRONT SEAT  , COMPONENT, General Description. > 

  6. Connect each harness and mount on the back of the seat cushion assembly using a cable clip.
    CAUTION: After restoring the seat, operate the reclining and sliding mechanisms to check that the harness is not caught.
  7. Install the front seat assembly to the body.
    CAUTION:
    • The front seat mounting bolts differ between the front mounting points and the rear mounting points. When installing the front seat, make sure that you are using correct bolts at correct positions.
    • Tighten the slide rail assembly installing bolts in the order as shown in the figure, in several steps by gradually increasing the torque until they reach the specified torque.
      Fig 4: Identifying Front And Rear Washer Diameter
      G06653334Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Front (bolt A): Washer diameter 22 mm (0.87 in)
    • Rear (bolt B): Washer diameter 26 mm (1.02 in)

    Tightening torque: 

    Front seat assembly: 53 N.m (5.40 kgf-m, 39.1 ft-lb) 

RENDER: 1.0x

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