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Front Seat: Installation

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to  AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION 

  1. Bring the front seat inside the vehicle.
  2. Connect the connectors located under the front seat.
  3. Install the seat assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Before installing the bolt cover, check the cover inside. If deformed or damaged, replace the bolt cover with a new one. Incorrect installation of the bolt cover may result in detachment while driving the vehicle. 
    • 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 1: Slide Rail Assembly Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G11246187Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    53 N.m (5.4 kgf-m, 39.1 ft-lb)

  4. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  5. Install the headrest assembly.
  6. Regarding the front seat (passenger's seat), perform [Rezeroing] for the occupant detection system. Ref. to AIRBAG (DIAGNOSTICS)>REZERO
  7. Regarding the front seat (passenger's seat), perform "Occupant Detection System Inspection" to check if the occupant detection system operates normally. Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM>INSPECTION>CHECK REAR SEAT BELT WARNING BUZZER