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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSAIR BAG SYSTEM (SERVICE INFORMATION)CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULEREMOVALOUTBACK MODEL
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Outback Model

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Outback Model
CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
    NOTE: On CVT models, shift the select lever into "N" before disconnecting the battery ground cable.
  3. Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Roof Trim. >
  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.
    • Do not reuse the clip securing the curtain airbag module.
    • Remove the modules in order starting from the vehicle front.
  1. Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector. < Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector - Outback Model
    G10276975Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove all the bolts and clips, and remove the curtain airbag module.
    Fig 2: Identifying Curtain Airbag Module Bolts And Clips - Outback Model
    G10311551Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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