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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Passenger's Airbag Module: Installation
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Installation
CAUTION:
- Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
- Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.
- When reusing the tether clip on the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR, check that there is no damage to the tether clip. If the clip is damaged, its holding force is reduced and the trim panel - front pillar UPR may come off. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.
- Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Passenger's airbag lid (instrument panel surface) is cracked or deformed.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
- Install the instrument panel assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Instrument Panel Assembly. >
- Install the cover side sill - front and the front cover - side sill on the left and right sides.
- Install the column assembly - steering. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Steering Column. >
- Install the keyless access control module.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the combination meter assembly.
- Install the pocket assembly - CTR.
- Install the audio assembly or navigation assembly.
- Install the heater control assembly.
- Install the center grille assembly.
- Install the panel center assembly.
- Install the glove box assembly.
- Install the trim panel - front pillar UPR on the RH and LH sides. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Upper Inner Trim. >
- Install the grille speaker side on the RH and LH sides.
- Install the panel - knee guard.
Tightening torque:
7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)
- Install the panel - switch.
- Install the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver.
- Install the panel center LWR on the RH and LH sides.
- Install the cover - shift lever and the console box assembly.
Tightening torque:
Console box assembly: 6.5 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.