Seat Belt System: Other Subaru Outback BS

CAUTION

1. Before starting the work, turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait for 60 seconds or more.
2. The pretensioner system is fitted with a backup power supply. After disconnecting the battery ground cable, the pretensioner may operate if you do not wait for 60 seconds or more before starting pretensioner system servicing.
3. Do not drop or apply any impact to the pretensioner.
4. If oil, grease or water gets on the pretensioner, wipe it off immediately with a dry cloth.
5. Do not expose the pretensioner to high temperature or flame.
6. Do not allow current to flow through or voltage to reach the pretensioner. Do not use a circuit tester to check resistance of the pretensioner.
7. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the pretensioner. If it is dented, cracked or deformed, replace it with a new genuine part.
8. Do not use the airbag or pretensioner parts from other vehicles. Always use a new genuine part for replacement.
9. When handling a seat belt with deployed pretensioner, wear gloves and goggles. Wash your hands afterwards.
10. Do not reuse a seat belt with deployed pretensioner.
11. Before disposal, make sure to perform an operation process to the pretensioners.
12. If material from the pretensioner enters the eyes or contacts skin during operation process, wash it away with clean water, and then consult a doctor.

GENERAL TOOL

PROCEDURE

For connectors of seat belt pretensioner and buckle switch RH, refer to "Airbag System" or "Occupant Detection System".

1. Airbag system: < Refer to «PROCEDURE»(ref-646016-S25883236742014072500000) , Airbag Connector. >
2. Occupant detection system: < Refer to «PROCEDURE»(ref-646032-S39635481512014072500000) , Airbag Connector. >

OUTER BELT ASSY

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1. Before working, turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable, and wait for 60 seconds or more. NOTE: Remove the front and rear bolts from the slide rail of the power seat before removing the battery ground.
2. Tilt the backrest forward and move the seat to the front most position. CAUTION: For the power seat, after moving the seat, check that the battery ground has been removed. If not, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait for 60 seconds or more.
3. Release the claws, and then remove the side sill cover - front INN. (On the side where seat belt assembly is removed) CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the side sill cover INN. NOTE: To release the claws of the side sill cover INN, the following steps are recommended. Take out the weather strip from under the side sill cover INN. Turn over the floor mat and release the claw (C-C) by accessing from behind the side sill cover INN.
4. Release the clips and claws, and then remove the side sill cover - rear INN. (On the side where seat belt assembly is removed) CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the side sill cover INN. NOTE: To release the claws of the side sill cover INN, the following steps are recommended. Take out the weather strip from under the side sill cover INN. Turn over the floor mat and release the claw (C-C and D-D) by accessing from behind the side sill cover INN.
5. Remove the center pillar trim LWR. (On the side where seat belt assembly is removed) Release the clip by pulling the center pillar trim LWR toward you. Expand the claws of center pillar trim LWR outward and remove it from the center pillar trim UPR. CAUTION: Do not expand the center pillar trim LWR excessively. Doing so may damage the trim. NOTE: First release the claw located to the rear of the vehicle.
6. Remove the center pillar trim UPR. (On the side where seat belt assembly is removed) Release the clip by pulling the lower part of the trim toward you. Remove the clip by pulling the upper part of the trim toward you, and while lowering the entire trim, remove the center pillar trim UPR. CAUTION: Do not reuse the upper clips of the center pillar trim UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip. Remove the shoulder anchor bolt.
7. Remove the seat belt assembly. Turn over the floor mat and disconnect the connectors of pretensioner and lap seat belt pretensioner. Remove the bolt to remove the seat belt retractor and lower anchor bolt. Pull out the seat belt from the center pillar trim UPR.

INNER BELT ASSY

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1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE: For the power seat, remove the slide rail installing bolt before removing the battery ground.
3. Remove the front seats. Tilt the backrest forward and move the seat to the front most position. Remove the rear bolt cover (A) and remove the two bolts. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Remove the front bolt cover (B) and remove the two bolts. Disconnect the connector under the seat. CAUTION: Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and wait 60 seconds before disconnecting the connector. Seat belt warning light connector (driver's seat) Occupant detection system harness connector (passenger's seat) Side airbag connector Seat heater connector (model with seat heater) Power seat connector (model with power seats) Headrest monitor connector (model with headrest monitor)
4. Remove the inner seat belt assembly. Remove the nut and remove the inner seat belt assembly. Remove the clip for the inner seat belt harness located under the seat cushion.

ADJUSTABLE ANCHOR ASSY

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1. Before working, turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable, and wait for 60 seconds or more. NOTE: For the power seat model, move the seat all the way forward before removing the battery ground terminal.
2. Tilt the backrest forward and move the seat to the front most position. CAUTION: For the power seat, after moving the seat, check that the battery ground has been removed. If not, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait for 60 seconds or more.
3. Release the claws, and then remove the side sill cover - front INN. (On the side where seat belt assembly is removed) CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the side sill cover INN. NOTE: To release the claws of the side sill cover INN, the following steps are recommended. Take out the weather strip from under the side sill cover INN. Turn over the floor mat and release the claw (C-C) by accessing from behind the side sill cover INN.
4. Release the clips and claws, and then remove the side sill cover - rear INN. (On the side where seat belt assembly is removed) CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the side sill cover INN. NOTE: To release the claws of the side sill cover INN, the following steps are recommended. Take out the weather strip from under the side sill cover INN. Turn over the floor mat and release the claw (C-C and D-D) by accessing from behind the side sill cover INN.
5. Remove the center pillar trim LWR. (On the side where seat belt assembly is removed) Release the clip by pulling the center pillar trim LWR toward you. Expand the claws of center pillar trim LWR outward and remove it from the center pillar trim UPR. CAUTION: Do not expand the center pillar trim LWR excessively. Doing so may damage the trim. NOTE: First release the claw located to the rear of the vehicle.
6. Remove the center pillar trim UPR. (On the side where seat belt assembly is removed) Release the clip by pulling the lower part of the trim toward you. Remove the clip by pulling the upper part of the trim toward you, and while lowering the entire trim, remove the center pillar trim UPR. CAUTION: Do not reuse the upper clips of the center pillar trim UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip. Remove the shoulder anchor bolt.
7. Remove the two bolts to remove the adjustable anchor assembly.

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1. Before installation, perform a unit inspection of retractor. < Refer to «INSPECTION»(ref-646029-S24390089272014072500000) , Front Seat Belt. >
2. Install the outer belt assembly. Tightening torque: Front seat belt: < Refer to «FRONT SEAT BELT»(ref-646029-S16887911532014072500000) , COMPONENT, General Description. >
3. Assemble the center pillar trim LWR to the center pillar trim UPR securely. CAUTION: Do not forget to install the seat belt.
4. Assemble the center pillar trim LWR and center pillar trim UPR to the body. CAUTION: Do not reuse the upper clips of the center pillar trim UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip. Guide the seat belt through the center pillar trim UPR. Attach the clip by inserting the claw on the upper part of the pillar trim. Install the center pillar trim UPR by securing the clip on the lower part of the pillar trim.
5. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.
6. After installation, check the following points. The seat belt is not twisted. The seat belt can be pulled out and retracted smoothly. The adjustable anchor can be moved smoothly. Check that the airbag warning light lights up for approximately 6 seconds and then turns off when connecting the battery ground cable and turning the ignition switch to ON.

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1. Install the inner belt assembly. Tightening torque: Front seat belt: < Refer to «FRONT SEAT BELT»(ref-646029-S16887911532014072500000) , COMPONENT, General Description. >
2. Locate the seat belt harness and retain it with a harness clip.
3. Install the seat assembly to the body. CAUTION: The seat mounting bolts differ between the front mounting points and the rear mounting points. Make sure that you are using correct bolts at correct positions. Tighten the slide rail installing bolts in the order as shown in the figure, in several steps by gradually increasing the torque until they reach the specified torque. Front (bolt A): Washer diameter 22 mm (0.87 in) Rear (bolt B): Washer diameter 26 mm (1.02 in) Tightening torque: Front seat assembly: 53 N.m (5.40 kgf-m, 39.1 ft-lb)
4. Check that no harness is caught by sliding the seat back and forth.

Referring to the installation procedure for outer belt ASSY, install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

Front seat belt: < Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT , COMPONENT, General Description. >