Subaru Legacy (2005 year). Service manual — part 886

AB-19

AIRBAG SYSTEM

Side Airbag Module

B: INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of General Description be-
fore handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-5,
CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Ensure that there are no foreign articles on side
airbag module.
2) Install the side airbag module (A) to backrest
frame assembly.

Tightening torque:

6.0 N

⋅

m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

3) Install the side airbag harness to backrest frame
assembly.

NOTE:
Secure the harness to located position of seat.

4) Install the backrest cover. <Ref. to SE-13, AS-
SEMBLY, Front Seat.>

5) Install the side airbag harness to inner slide rail
(A), and then secure the connector to the bracket
on back side of seat cushion assembly. (Manual
seat model)

6) Draw the side airbag harness around the back
side of seat cushion assembly. (Power seat model)
7) Recline the seat or slide it backward and for-
ward, and check there is no contact between the
seat backrest assembly, cushion cover assembly
and side airbag harness.

C: INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of General Description be-
fore handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-5,
CAUTION, General Description.>
Perform the inspection of the following items, and
replace the damaged parts with new ones. <Ref. to
AB-14, SIDE AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION,
Inspection Locations After a Collision.>
1) With side collision (when side airbag is de-
ployed)
• Side airbag module assembly
• Backrest pad assembly
• Backrest frame assembly
• Backrest cover assembly
2) When damage is found by visual check
• Headrest assembly
• Headrest lock bush
• Outer slide rail
• Inner slide rail
• Seat hinge cover
• Seat lifter lever
• Reclining lever
• Side airbag harness and connector on body side.
3) With side collision (when side airbag is not de-
ployed)
Check the seat and airbag module visually, and
then replace them with new ones if damaged or
cracked.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module
body, mounting bracket, and harness connector.
4) Without side collision (dirt and damage of cover)
Replace the corresponding part with a new one.

AB-00452

(A)

AB-00945

AB-00472

(A)

AB-20

AIRBAG SYSTEM

Curtain Airbag Module

7. Curtain Airbag Module

A: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of General Description be-
fore handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-5,
CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the rear quarter trim. (Sedan model)
<Ref. to EI-63, SEDAN MODEL (MODEL WITH
CURTAIN AIRBAG), REMOVAL, Rear Quarter
Trim.>
4) Remove the quarter rear pillar trim. (Wagon
model) <Ref. to EI-63, WAGON MODEL, REMOV-
AL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
5) Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector.
• Sedan model

• Wagon model

6) Remove the roof trim. <Ref. to EI-67, REMOV-
AL, Roof Trim.>
7) Remove the bolts (A) and clips (B), and then re-
move 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 deployed curtain
airbag module.

• Sedan model

• Wagon model

NOTE:
Remove the rear center seat belt retractor on the
RH side before servicing.
8) Remove the airbag guide A from front pillar.

9) Remove the airbag guide B from center pillar.
• Sedan model

AB-00623

AB-00624

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(B)

(B)

AB-00625

AB-00626

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(B)

(B)

(A)

(A)

(A)

(A)

AB-00628

AB-00629

AB-21

AIRBAG SYSTEM

Curtain Airbag Module

• Wagon model

10) Remove the airbag guide C from quarter pillar.
• Sedan model

• Wagon model

B: INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
• Refer to “CAUTION” of General Description
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
5, CAUTION, General Description.>
• When installing the curtain airbag module, in-
stall a specified part at specified place.
• Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag
module during removal.
• Never open the curtain airbag module before
deploying it. Never reuse the deployed curtain
airbag module.
• Ensure that there are no foreign articles on
airbag module.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N

⋅

m (0.77 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

C: INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of General Description be-
fore handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-5,
CAUTION, General Description.>
Perform the inspection of the following items, and
replace the damaged parts with new ones. <Ref. to
AB-14, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE, INSPEC-
TION, Inspection Locations After a Collision.>
1) With side collision (when curtain airbag is de-
ployed)
• Curtain airbag module assembly
• Roof trim
• Front pillar upper trim
• Center pillar upper trim
• Rear quarter pillar trim
• Airbag guide A, B, C
2) When damage is found by visual check
• Assist grip
• Assist grip bracket
• Curtain airbag harness and connector on body
side.
3) With side collision (when curtain airbag is not de-
ployed)
Check the roof trim, pillar trim and airbag module
visually, and then replace them with new ones if
damaged or cracked.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module
body, mounting bracket, and harness connector.
4) Without side collision (dirt and damage of cover)
Replace the corresponding part with a new one.

AB-00630

AB-00631

AB-00632

AB-22

AIRBAG SYSTEM

Airbag Control Module

8. Airbag Control Module

A: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble the airbag control mod-
ule.
• If the airbag control module is deformed or if
the fault occurs by water, replace the airbag
control module with a new one.
• Do not drop the airbag control module.
• After removal, keep the airbag control mod-
ule on a dry, clean surface away from moisture,
heat and dust.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the console front panel and console
side garnish. <Ref. to EI-54, REMOVAL, Center
Console.>
4) Remove the screws and pull out the audio unit
assembly and disconnect the connector for remov-
al.

5) Disconnect the connector from airbag control
module.
6) Remove the bolts and remove airbag control
module.

B: INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
• Do not reuse the bolt and nut
• Always use new bolts and nuts for them.
• Be sure to cover with connector water protec-
tion cover.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

25 N

⋅

m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

C: INSPECTION

Perform the inspection of the following items, and
replace the damaged parts with new ones.
• Control module, connector and mounting bracket
are damaged.
• Airbag is deployed.
• Side airbag is deployed.
• Curtain airbag is deployed.

EI-00794

AB-00759