Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L Turbo (2008)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Side Airbag Module
Side Airbag Module
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module.
NOTE: Remove the passenger's side by referring to driver's side.
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 front seat from the vehicle.
4. Remove the clip from reverse side of seat cushion assembly and slide rail, and then remove the side airbag harness.
5. Remove the side airbag harness from backrest frame assembly.
6. Remove the plastic fastener at the bottom-back side of backrest.
7. Open the fastener at the rear side of backrest.
8. Remove the hog rings of backrest cover.
CAUTION: When removing the hog rings, be careful not to tear the vinyl sheet within the seat. If the sheet has torn, replace it with a
new sheet.
9. Remove the pad (A) and then remove the mounting nuts for side airbag module.