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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2022IMPREZA BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESEAT SYSTEM - SEATSFRONT SEATASSEMBLY
2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans

Front Seat: Assembly

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Assembly
CAUTION:
  • Do not confuse the harness routing of the side airbag harness and the seat belt inner - front harness, etc. Assembling with harnesses improperly routed may cause the harness to get caught and short out. 
  • If the hook spring of the flat mat & hook spring assembly is deformed or comes off due to the deformation, replace the flat mat & hook spring assembly with a new part. 
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  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to  AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION  . 
  • Make sure that the side airbag module is installed as shown in the figure. 
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    Besides, if the cover COMPL - front backrest is not installed securely, the side airbag may not be activated properly, therefore keep strictly to the following procedures. 

  • Do not reuse the mounting bolts and nuts of the airbag module. 

    Always replace with the specified new bolts and nuts. 

  • Be careful not to stain or damage the cover COMPL - front backrest during assembly. 
  • Do not reuse the hog ring and hang wire. 
  • 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. Install a new occupant detection control module. (Passenger's side only)
    CAUTION:

    If the occupant detection control module is removed from the bracket, do not reuse it. Once removed from the bracket, the engaging force of the claw is reduced, and it may come off from the bracket due to vibration while driving. 

  2. Install the seat heater unit.
    CAUTION:

    If the seat heater unit is reused, remove the polyurethane section and double-sided tape from the reverse side completely. Be sure to use new double-sided tape. 

    Preparation items: 

    Double-sided tape: NITTO DENKO 501L or equivalent

  3. Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
  4. Assemble the seat cover.
    1. Adjust so that the left and right clearances between wire and seat pad become equal, and mark the seat pad.
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    2. Mark the center of the wire on the pad side to which the hog ring is attached.
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    3. Insert the wire into the seat cover, and align the wire with the position marked in step 1).
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    4. Mark the wire on the seat cover side according to the markings on the seat pad.
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    5. Perform steps  1 -  4 for all sections to which the hog rings are attached.
    6. Secure the hang wire with new hog rings in the order from (1) - (4).
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    7. Make sure that all hog rings are attached securely.
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  5. Assemble remaining parts in the reverse order of disassemble.
    NOTE:
    • Check the shape and front/rear directions before assembling the headrest bushing. 
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    • When installing the seat belt inner - front, follow the procedures described in the seat belt information. Ref. to  SEAT BELT SYSTEM>FRONT SEAT BELT>INSTALLATION  . 
    • Install the backrest assembly and seat cushion assembly in the following procedure. 
      1. Temporarily tighten the four reclining hinge bolts. 
      2. Place the backrest in the most upright position. 
      3. Tighten the reclining hinge bolts in order from (1) to (4) two or three times, until they reach the specified torque. 
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