Subaru 2004 LEGACY User manual

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G2320GE7
2004 LEGACY SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
BODY SECTION
This service manual has been prepared
to provide SUBARU service personnel
with the necessary information and data
for the correct maintenance and repair
of SUBARU vehicles.
This manual includes the procedures
for maintenance, disassembling, reas-
sembling, inspection and adjustment of
components and diagnostics for guid-
ance of experienced mechanics.
Please peruse and utilize this manual
fully to ensure complete repair work for
satisfying our customers by keeping
their vehicle in optimum condition.
When replacement of parts during
repair work is needed, be sure to use
SUBARU genuine parts.
All information, illustration and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication
approval.
HVAC SYSTEM
(HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) AC
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)
(DIAGNOSTICS) AC(diag)
AIRBAG SYSTEM AB
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) AB(diag)
SEAT BELT SYSTEM SB
LIGHTING SYSTEM LI
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS WW
ENTERTAINMENT ET
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM COM
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS GW
BODY STRUCTURE BS
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO IDI
SEATS SE
SECURITY AND LOCKS SL
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SUNROOF) SR
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM EI
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS EB

2003 LEGACY SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
BODY SECTION
G2320GE7
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CC
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
(DIAGNOSTICS) CC(diag)
IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTICS) IM(diag)
LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) LAN(diag)

SEAT BELT SYSTEM SB
Page
1. General Description ....................................................................................2
2. Pretensioner Connector..............................................................................6
3. Inspection Locations After a Collision.........................................................7
4. Seat Belt Warning System..........................................................................8
5. Front Seat Belt..........................................................................................12
6. Rear Seat Belt...........................................................................................14
7. Disposal of Pretensioner...........................................................................17

SB-2
SEAT BELT SYSTEM General Description
1. General Description
A: COMPONENT
1. FRONT SEAT BELT
(1) Adjustable anchor ASSY (4) Seat belt retractor Tightening torque: N ⋅ m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Shoulder anchor (5) Center pillar upper trim T1: 30 (3.1, 22)
(3) Outer seat belt ASSY (6) Inner seat belt ASSY T2: 38 (3.9, 28)
T3: 53 (5.4, 39)
SB-00178
(6)
T2
T1
T1
T3
(3)
(4)
(5)
(2)
(1)
T1
T3

SB-3
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
General Description
2. REAR SEAT BELT (SEDAN MODEL)
(1) Outer seat belt RH ASSY (3) Outer seat belt LH ASSY Tightening torque: N ⋅ m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Shoulder seat belt CTR ASSY (4) Center seat belt LH ASSY T: 30 (3.1, 22)
SB-00147
T
(4)
(2)
(1)
(3)
T
T
T

SB-4
SEAT BELT SYSTEM General Description
3. REAR SEAT BELT (WAGON MODEL)
(1) Outer seat belt RH ASSY (5) Center seat belt LH ASSY Tightening torque: N ⋅ m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Shoulder seat belt CTR ASSY (6) Outer belt guide RH T1: 30 (3.1, 22)
(3) Outer seat belt LH ASSY (7) Outer belt guide LH T2: 53 (5.4, 39.1)
(4) Center seat belt RH ASSY
SB-00148
(2)
(6)
(1)
(4)
(7)
T2
(5)
(3)
T1
T1 T1
T1
T1

SB-5
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
General Description
B: CAUTION
• Before starting service, turn the ignition switch to
OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait
for 20 seconds or more.
• The pretensioner system has a backup power
source. The pretensioner might deploy if you do not
wait for 20 seconds or more before starting work.
• Do not drop or apply any impact to the preten-
sioner.
• If oil, grease or water gets on the pretensioner,
wipe it off immediately with a dry cloth.
• Do not expose the pretensioner to high tempera-
ture or flame.
• 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.
• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the pre-
tensioner. If it is dented, cracked or deformed, re-
place it with a new one.
• Do not use the airbag or pretensioner parts from
other vehicles. Always replace the parts with new
ones.
• When handling a seat belt with deployed preten-
sioner, wear gloves and goggles. Wash your hands
afterwards.
• Do not reuse a seat belt with deployed preten-
sioner.
• If the material gets in your eyes or on your skin
during deployment, wash it away with clean water,
and then consult a doctor.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
98299SA010 DEPLOYMENT
ADAPTER D • Used for deploying the pretensioner. • Used with DEPLOYMENT TOOL
(98299PA030).
98299PA030 DEPLOYMENT
TOOL • Used for deploying the pretensioner. • Used with DEPLOYMENT ADAPTER D
(98299SA010).
ST98299SA01
0
ST98299PA03
0

SB-6
SEAT BELT SYSTEM Pretensioner Connector
2. Pretensioner Connector
A: REMOVAL
1) Using a flat tip screwdriver, pry the push lock up-
ward to unlock.
2) Pull out the connector to disconnect it from re-
tractor assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Connect the connector in the reverse order of dis-
connection. At this time, be sure to insert the push
lock until a connecting sound is heard.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to insert the connector in until it is
locked. Then pull on it gently to make sure that
it is locked.
• Be sure to push the push lock in securely.
AB-0047
8
AB-0047
9
AB-0048
0

SB-7
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
Inspection Locations After a Collision
3. Inspection Locations After a
Collision
A: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Center pillar lower garnish is discolored or
cracked.
• Wire harness and connector are damaged.

SB-8
SEAT BELT SYSTEM Seat Belt Warning System
4. Seat Belt Warning System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
1. LHD MODEL
<Ref. to WI-308, LHD MODEL, WIRING DIAGRAM, Seat Belt Warning System.>
2. RHD MODEL
<Ref. to WI-309, RHD MODEL, WIRING DIAGRAM, Seat Belt Warning System.>
B: INSPECTION
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
• Seat belt warning light does not come on or go off.
• Buzzer does not beep.
1. DRIVER’S SEAT
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT SYSTEM.
Check DTC of body integrated unit using Sub-
aru Select Monitor. <Ref. to LAN(diag)-14,
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Go to step 2.
2 CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL.
Check DTC of ABS or vehicle dynamics control
(VDC) using Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to
ABS(diag)-15, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.> <Ref. to VDC(diag)-16, OPERA-
TION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC
Go to step 3.
3 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT.
1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine
OFF).
3) Turn the Subaru Select Monitor switch to
ON.
4) Read the data of “Driver’s Seat SW input”
using Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to
LAN(diag)-14, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Is the data of “Driver’s Seat
SW input” “OFF”? Go to step 4. Checktheharness between body inte-
grated unit and
chassis ground.
4 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT.
Read the data of “D-belt warning light O/P”
using Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to
LAN(diag)-14, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Is the data of “D-belt warning
light O/P” “ON”?
Or does the seat belt warning
light on combination meter illu-
minate?
Go to step 5. Checktheharness
between ignition
switch and body
integrated unit.
5 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT.
1) Insert the tang plate into the driver’s seat
belt buckle.
2) Read the data of “Driver’s Seat SW input”
using Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to
LAN(diag)-14, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Is the data of “Driver’s Seat
SW input” “ON”? Go to step 6. Check the body integrated unit.
6 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT.
Read the data of “D-belt warning light O/P”
using Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to
LAN(diag)-14, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Is the data of “D-belt warning
light O/P” “OFF”?
Or is theseat belt warning light
on combination meter off?
Go to step 7. Checktheharness
between ignition
switch and body
integrated unit.

SB-9
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
Seat Belt Warning System
2. PASSENGER’S SEAT
7 CHECK VEHICLE MODEL. Is the vehicle EC, EK or KA
model? Go to step 8. The seat belt warning light sys-
tem is normal at
this time. A tempo-
rary poor contact
of harness con-
nector may be the
cause. Check the
poor contact.
8 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
1) Hold the tang plate disconnected from seat
belt buckle.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Does the seat belt warning
light illuminate? Go to step 9. Replace the body integrated unit.
9 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
NOTE:
Raise all wheels off floor.
2) Hold the tang plate disconnected from seat
belt buckle.
3) Start the engine, and set the vehicle speed
to more than 24 km/h (15MPH).
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear
wheels may light the ABS or VDC warning light,
but this indicates no malfunction. When diagno-
sis is finished, perform the ABS or VDC memo-
ry clearance procedure. <Ref. to ABS(diag)-15,
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.> <Ref. to
VDC(diag)-16, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Does the seat belt warning
light blink and the buzzer
beep?
Go to step 10. Replace the body
integrated unit.
10 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
While the seat belt warning light is blinking and
the buzzer is beeping, decelerate the vehicle
speed to less than 21 km/h (13 MPH).
Does the buzzer stop beeping
and the seat belt warning light
change from blinking to illumi-
nating?
Go to step 11. Replace the body
integrated unit.
11 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
1) Start the engine, and set the vehicle speed
to more than 24 km/h (15 MPH).
2) Wait for approx. 108 seconds while the seat
belt warning light is blinking and the buzzer is
beeping.
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear
wheels may light the ABS or VDC warning light,
but this indicates no malfunction. When diagno-
sis is finished, perform the ABS or VDC memo-
ry clearance procedure. <Ref. to ABS(diag)-15,
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.> <Ref. to
VDC(diag)-16, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Does the buzzer stop beeping
and the seat belt warning light
change from blinking to illumi-
nating?
The seat belt
warning system is
normal. A tempo-
rary poor contact
of harness con-
nector may be the
cause. Check the
poor contact.
Replace the body
integrated unit.
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT SYSTEM.
Check DTC of body integrated unit using Sub-
aru Select Monitor. <Ref. to LAN(diag)-14,
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Go to step 2.
Step Check Yes No

SB-10
SEAT BELT SYSTEM Seat Belt Warning System
2 CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL.
Check DTC of ABS or VDC using Subaru
Select Monitor. <Ref. to ABS(diag)-15, OPER-
ATION, Subaru Select Monitor.> <Ref. to
VDC(diag)-16, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Go to step 3.
3 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT.
1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine
OFF).
3) Turn the Subaru Select Monitor switch to
ON.
4) Read the data of “P seatbelt SW input”
using Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to
LAN(diag)-14, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Is the data of “P seatbelt SW
input” “OFF”? Go to step 4. Checktheharness between body inte-
grated unit and
chassis ground.
4 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT.
Read the data of “P-belt warning light O/P”
using Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to
LAN(diag)-14, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Is the data of “P-belt warning
light O/P” “ON”?
Or does the passenger’s seat
belt warning light illuminate?
Go to step 5. Checktheharness
between ignition
switch and body
integrated unit.
5 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT.
1) Insert the tang plate into the passenger’s
seat belt buckle.
2) Read the data of “P seatbelt SW input”
using Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to
LAN(diag)-14, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Is the data of “P seatbelt SW
input” “ON”? Go to step 6. Check the body integrated unit.
6 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT.
Read the data of “P-belt warning light O/P”
using Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to
LAN(diag)-14, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Is the data of “P-belt warning
light O/P” “OFF”?
Or is the passenger’s seat belt
warning light off?
Go to step 7. Checktheharness
between ignition
switch and body
integrated unit.
7 CHECK VEHICLE MODEL. Is the vehicle EC, EK or KA
model? Go to step 8. The seat belt warning system is
normal atthistime.
A temporary poor
contact of har-
ness connector
may be the cause.
Check the poor
contact.
8 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
1) Hold the tang plate disconnected from seat
belt buckle.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Does the seat belt warning
light illuminate? Go to step 9. Replace the body integrated unit.
Step Check Yes No

SB-11
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
Seat Belt Warning System
9 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
NOTE:
Raise all wheels off floor.
2) Insert the tang plate ofdriver’s seat belt into
seat belt buckle.
3) Hold the tang plate of passenger’s seat belt
disconnected from seat belt buckle.
4) Start the engine, and set the vehicle speed
to more than 24 km/h (15 MPH).
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear
wheels may light the ABS or VDC warning light,
but this indicates no malfunction. When diagno-
sis is finished, perform the ABS or VDC memo-
ry clearance procedure. <Ref. to ABS(diag)-15,
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.> <Ref. to
VDC(diag)-16, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Does the seat belt warning
light blink and the buzzer
beep?
Go to step 10. Replace the body
integrated unit.
10 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
While the seat belt warning light is blinking and
the buzzer is beeping, decelerate the vehicle
speed to less than 21 km/h (13 MPH).
Does the buzzer stop beeping
and the seat belt warning light
change from blinking to illumi-
nating?
Go to step 11. Replace the body
integrated unit.
11 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
1) Start the engine, and set the vehicle speed
to more than 24 km/h (15 MPH).
2) Wait for approx. 108 seconds while the seat
belt warning light is blinking and the buzzer is
beeping.
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear
wheels may light the ABS or VDC warning light,
but this indicates no malfunction. When diagno-
sis is finished, perform the ABS or VDC memo-
ry clearance procedure. <Ref. to ABS(diag)-15,
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.> <Ref. to
VDC(diag)-16, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Does the buzzer stop beeping
and the seat belt warning light
change from blinking to illumi-
nating?
The seat belt
warning system is
normal. A tempo-
rary poor contact
of harness con-
nector may be the
cause. Check the
poor contact.
Replace the body
integrated unit.
Step Check Yes No

SB-12
SEAT BELT SYSTEM Front Seat Belt
5. Front Seat Belt
A: REMOVAL
1. OUTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the
battery ground cable from battery, and wait for
more than 20 seconds before starting work.
2) Fold the backrest all the way forward, and then
move the front seat all the way forward.
3) Remove the center pillar lower trim. <Ref. to EI-
60, REMOVAL, Lower Inner Trim.>
4) Remove the center pillar upper trim. <Ref. to EI-
62, REMOVAL, Upper Inner Trim.>
5) Remove the bolt, and remove the center pillar in-
ner protector lower.
6) Remove the bolt, and then remove the shoulder
anchor.
7) Remove the bolt, and then remove the adjust-
able anchor assembly.
8) Disconnect the pretensioner connector (A), and
remove the bolt, and then remove the seat belt re-
tractor.
NOTE:
Disconnect the tension reducer connector (B) for
the seat belt retractor with tension reducerfunction.
CAUTION:
• Do not drop or apply any impact to the pre-
tensioner.
• Since the pretensioner and bracket are inte-
grated as a unit, do not disassemble them.
2. INNER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the
battery ground cable from battery, and wait for
more than 20 seconds before starting work.
2) Remove the console box. <Ref. to EI-53, RE-
MOVAL, Console Box.>
3) Disconnect the seat belt warning light connector
under the seat.
4) Remove the harness clips from seat rail.
5) Remove the TORX®bolt, and then remove the
inner seat belt assembly.
SB-00144
SB-00152
SB-00153
SB-00154
(A)
(B)
SE-00332

SB-13
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
Front Seat Belt
B: INSTALLATION
1. OUTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• The parts of driver and passenger sides are
not identical. Before installation, make sure
that the correct part is used.
• Be careful not to twist the seat belts during
installation.
Tightening torque:
<Ref. to SB-2, FRONT SEAT BELT, COMPO-
NENT, General Description.>
2. INNER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
<Ref. to SB-2, FRONT SEAT BELT, COMPO-
NENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
1. OUTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Pretensioner is cracked or deformed.
• Seat belt is slackened, bent or worn. Seat belt is
abnormally wound or extended.
2. INNER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Inner seat belt assembly is deformed or dam-
aged.
• Seat belt buckle cannot be engaged properly.

SB-14
SEAT BELT SYSTEM Rear Seat Belt
6. Rear Seat Belt
A: REMOVAL
1. OUTERSEAT BELTRHASSEMBLYAND
LH ASSEMBLY (SEDAN MODEL)
1) Remove the rear seat. <Ref. to SE-14, REMOV-
AL, Rear Seat.>
2) Remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt.
3) Remove the rear quarter trim. <Ref. to EI-63,
SEDAN MODEL (MODEL WITH CURTAIN AIR-
BAG), REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
4) Remove the bolt to remove outer seat belt as-
sembly.
2. SHOULDER SEAT BELT CTR ASSEM-
BLY (SEDAN MODEL)
1) Remove the rear cushion seat. <Ref. to SE-14,
REMOVAL, Rear Seat.>
2) Remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt.
NOTE:
For the model with rear seat belt warning light, dis-
connect the connector of seat belt warning light.
3) Remove the rear quarter trim. <Ref. to EI-63,
REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
4) Remove the rear shelf trim. <Ref. to EI-70, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Shelf Trim.>
5) Remove the bolt to remove shoulder seat belt
assembly.
3. CENTER SEAT BELT LH ASSEMBLY
(SEDAN MODEL)
1) Remove the rear seat cushion. <Ref. to SE-14,
REMOVAL, Rear Seat.>
2) Remove the bolt to remove center seat belt LH
assembly.
NOTE:
For the model with rear seat belt warning light, dis-
connect the connector of seat belt warning light.
SB-00084
SB-00089
SB-00149
SB-00089
SB-00150

SB-15
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
Rear Seat Belt
4. OUTERSEAT BELTRHASSEMBLYAND
LH ASSEMBLY (WAGON MODEL)
1) Remove the luggage floor box. <Ref. to EI-74,
REMOVAL, Luggage Floor Box.>
2) Remove the rear seat cushion and backrest
shoulder. <Ref. to SE-14, SEDAN MODEL, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Seat.>
3) Remove the rear quarter lower trim. <Ref. to EI-
63, WAGON MODEL, REMOVAL, Rear Quarter
Trim.>
4) Remove the bolt to remove outer seat belt re-
tractor.
5) Remove the bolts to remove outer seat belt
guide.
5. SHOULDER SEAT BELT CTR ASSEM-
BLY (WAGON MODEL)
1) Remove the quarter rear pillar trim. <Ref. to EI-
63, WAGON MODEL, REMOVAL, Rear Quarter
Trim.>
2) Remove the seat belt extract opening (A) from
roof trim, and then inset it to the inside of roof trim.
3) Remove the clips, and then lower the roof trim
end.
CAUTION:
When removing the roof trim clip, do not pull
the roof trim end backward with excessive
force, otherwise roof trim may be damaged.
4) Remove the bolt to remove seat belt retractor.
6. CENTER SEAT BELT RH ASSEMBLY
AND LH ASSEMBLY (WAGON MODEL)
1) Remove the rear seat cushion. <Ref. to SE-14,
SEDAN MODEL, REMOVAL, Rear Seat.>
2) Remove the bolts, and then detach the center
seat belt assembly.
NOTE:
For the model with rear seat belt warning light, dis-
connect the connector of seat belt warning light.
SB-00151
SB-00158
(A)
SB-00159
SB-00155
SB-00160
SB-00156

SB-16
SEAT BELT SYSTEM Rear Seat Belt
B: INSTALLATION
1. OUTERSEAT BELTRHASSEMBLYAND
LH ASSEMBLY (SEDAN MODEL)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• During installation, make sure that the seat
belts are not twisted.
• After installation, make sure that the seat
belts are smoothly extended and wound.
2. SHOULDER SEAT BELT CTR ASSEM-
BLY (SEDAN MODEL)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• During installation, make sure that the seat
belts are not twisted.
• After installation, make sure that the seat
belts are smoothly extended and wound.
3. CENTER SEAT BELT LH ASSEMBLY
(SEDAN MODEL)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
During installation, make sure that the seat
belts are not twisted.
4. OUTERSEAT BELTRHASSEMBLYAND
LH ASSEMBLY (WAGON MODEL)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• During installation, make sure that the seat
belts are not twisted.
• After installation, make sure that the seat
belts are smoothly extended and wound.
5. SHOULDER SEAT BELT CTR ASSEM-
BLY (WAGON MODEL)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• After seat belt guide installation, make sure
that the seat belts are wound.
• During installation, make sure that the seat
belts are not twisted.
• After installation, make sure that the seat
belts are smoothly extended and wound.
6. CENTER SEAT BELT RH ASSEMBLY
AND LH ASSEMBLY (WAGON MODEL)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
During installation, make sure that the seat
belts are not twisted.
C: INSPECTION
1. OUTERSEATBELTRH ASSEMBLYAND
LH ASSEMBLY (SEDAN MODEL)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Seat belt is slackened, bent or wore. Seat belt is
abnormally wound or extended.
2. SHOULDER SEAT BELT CTR ASSEM-
BLY (SEDAN MODEL)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Seat belt is slackened, bent or wore. Seat belt is
abnormally wound or extended.
3. CENTER SEAT BELT LH ASSEMBLY
(SEDAN MODEL)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Inner belt is deformed or damaged.
• Seat belt buckle cannot be engaged properly.
4. OUTERSEATBELTRH ASSEMBLYAND
LH ASSEMBLY (WAGON MODEL)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Seat belt is slackened, bent or wore. Seat belt is
abnormally wound or extended.
5. SHOULDER SEAT BELT CTR ASSEM-
BLY (WAGON MODEL)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Seat belt is slackened, bent or wore. Seat belt is
abnormally wound or extended.
6. CENTERSEATBELTRHASSEMBLYAND
LH ASSEMBLY (WAGON MODEL)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Inner belt is deformed or damaged.
• Seat belt buckle cannot be engaged properly.
SB-00157

SB-17
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
Disposal of Pretensioner
7. Disposal of Pretensioner
A: CAUTION
• Discard deployed pretensioners because it may
cause serious personal injury when accidentally
deployed.
• Deployment of the pretensioners should be done
on a flatplace free from anypossible danger. Avoid
deploying outdoors during rainy or windy weather.
• Wear protective gloves, safety goggles and ear-
plugs during this operation. Wash your hands after-
wards.
• Do not drop or damage the pretensioner.
• Because deploying of pretensioners cause a
high-explosive noise, be sure to warn people in the
area, and do not allow anyone within a 5 m (16 ft)
radius of the disposal site.
• Some smoke will be emitted after deployment of
the pretensioner. Therefore, it must be deployed in
a well-ventilated place with no fire alarms nearby.
• After deployment, the pretensioner is especially
hot, leave it unattended for 40 minutes or longer,
and then discard it.
• Do not let water get on the deployed pretension-
er.
• Wrap the deployed pretensioner in an airtight vi-
nyl bag, and then discard it.
• If circumstances do not permit the pretensioner
deployment, contact the SUBARU dealer.
B: PROCEDURE
1. DEPLOYINGOFPRETENSIONERWHILE
INSTALLED IN VEHICLE
1) Fold the backrest all the way forward, and then
move the front seat all the way forward.
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the
battery ground terminal, and wait more than 20
seconds.
3) Remove the center pillar lower trim. <Ref. to EI-
60, REMOVAL, Lower Inner Trim.>
4) Disconnect the pretensioner connector (A).
5) Short the terminal to alligator clip of deployment
tool (A).
6) Connect the deployment tool and deployment
adapter D (B).
CAUTION:
The terminals of deployment tool should be
kept shorted until just before deployment of the
pretensioner.
7) Connect the deployment adapter D connector
and pretensioner connector.
8) Extend the wiring of deployment tool to the limit,
and make sure that the vehicle is empty. Close all
windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.
9) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from vehicle,
and secureto the nearby area.Connect thedeploy-
ment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (−)
terminal.
10) Connect the other cable of deployment tool to
the battery positive (+) terminal, and deploy the
pretensioner.
SB-00129
(A)
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter D:
(Tool number 98299SA010)
SB-0002
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(A)
(B)
SB-0001
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SB-0001
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SB-18
SEAT BELT SYSTEM Disposal of Pretensioner
CAUTION:
• After deployment, the pretensioner is espe-
cially hot, leave it unattended for 40 minutes or
longer, and then discard it.
• Do not let water get on the deployed preten-
sioner.
11) Remove the front outer belt. <Ref. to SB-12,
REMOVAL, Front Seat Belt.>
12) Cutoff theseatbeltas closeto retractoras pos-
sible.
13) Wrap the deployed pretensioner in airtight vinyl
bag, and discard it.
2. DEPLOYING OF PRETENSIONER AF-
TER REMOVAL FROM VEHICLE
1) Fold the backrest all the way forward, and then
move the front seat all the way forward.
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the
battery ground terminal, and wait more than 20
seconds.
3) Remove the front outer belt.<Ref. to SB-12, RE-
MOVAL, Front Seat Belt.>
4) Cut off the seat belt as close to retractor as pos-
sible.
5) Short the terminal to alligator clip of deployment
tool.
6) Connect the deployment tool (A) and deploy-
ment adapter D (B).
CAUTION:
The terminals of deployment tool should be
kept shorted until just before deployment of the
pretensioner.
7) Connect the deployment adapter D connector
and pretensioner connector.
8) Install the pretensioner on a wheel with tire.
Then, bundle three automotive wire harness [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm2(0.00194 sq in) or
more], and bind them twofold around the preten-
sioner bracket and wheel.
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SB-0013
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(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter D:
(Tool number 98299SA010)
SB-0013
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SB-0002
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(A)
(B)
SB-0002
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