Legacy Outback Ltd Sedan F4-2.5L SOHC (2000)
Front Sub Sensor: Service and Repair
Side Airbag Sensor
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
If the side of the vehicle body is damaged by a collision, be sure to check the left and right side airbag sensors, even if the airbag was not inflated. If any
damage to the sensor or any deformation of the sensor mount is found, replace with a new genuine part.
When painting or performing sheet metal work on the side part of vehicle body, including the side sill, center pillar, front and rear doors, take utmost
care not to apply dryer heat, painting mist, or the flame of the welding burner directly to the side airbag sensors and wire harness of the airbag system.
1. Turn ignition switch off.
2. Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove center pillar lower trim.
4. Remove ELR with pretensioner.
5. Remove bracket (A) and then remove cap (B).
6. Remove two TORX(R) nuts and then detach side airbag sensor (A) while disconnecting connector.
7. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Discard the used TORX(R) nuts. Use new TORX(R) nuts when installation.
