OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search


2009 Subaru Forester

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

1. Position the front wheels straight ahead
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
4. Wait 60 seconds or more before starting work.

REV: 05/2013

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

Replace the following parts if the airbag has been activated.
1. FRONT COLLISION
1) Driver’s airbag module [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL]
2) Passenger’s airbag module [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL]
3) Driver’s seat belt pretensioner
4) Passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
5) Airbag control module [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
6) Front sub sensor (right and left) [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
7) Roll connector [CLOCK SPRING]
8) Passenger’s side seat cushion pad and frame assembly
9) Instrument panel (for integrating with passenger’s airbag module)

2. SIDE COLLISION
1) Airbag control module [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
2) Satellite safing sensor [AIRBAG SENSOR,FLOOR]
3) Satellite safing sensor cover (model without rear seat center table)
4) Driver’s seat belt pretensioner
5) Passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
6) Side airbag module (operating side seat backrest) [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
7) Side airbag sensor (operating side) [AIRBAG SENSOR,SIDE]
8) Curtain airbag module (operating side) [AIRBAG,ROOF]
9) Curtain airbag sensor (operating side) [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

Check for the following parts, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.

1. Steering wheel and steering shaft
Check the steering shaft for mounting conditions and deflection of front and rear, upward and downward directions, and deflection of front and rear direction with tilt lever released. (After a collision, absorbing part of steering shaft may have been operated.)
2. Check the direct type connector of driver’s airbag module, curtain airbag module, pretensioner, etc. for damage, and also check each harness for pinch and connector damage.
Replace the main harness as a unit if damage is found.
3. Check the seat cushion, backrest, slide rail and headrest for installation condition and looseness.
4. For the passenger’s seat, replace the seat cushion pad frame assembly with a new part if the seat cushion frame assembly is deformed or cracked.
5. If there are tears or loosening in the passenger side seat cushion cover, it may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant detection system. Replace with a new cushion cover.
6. Be sure to perform the system calibration for the occupant detection system after removing or replacing the passenger seat cushion cover. If system adjustment is not performed, the occupant detection system may not function properly.
7. Use the Subaru Select Monitor to check the front right seat belt buckle switch is operating normally

Additionally when side airbag is activated:
• Backrest pad assembly
• Backrest frame assembly
• Backrest cover assembly
• Headrest assembly
• Headrest lock bushing
• Outer slide rail
• Inner slide rail
• Seat hinge cover
• Seat lifter lever
• Reclining lever
• Side airbag harness and connector on body side
• Satellite safing sensor cover (model without rear seat center table)

Additionally when curtain airbag is activated:
• Roof trim
• Front pillar upper trim
• Center pillar upper trim
• Rear quarter pillar trim
• Airbag guide
• Assist grip
• Assist grip bracket
• Curtain airbag harness and connector on body side.
• Satellite safing sensor cover (model without rear seat center table)

Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. The contents were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. Updates and additions will be posted as they become available. To ensure that you are using the most recent information, always refer to vehicle maker technical information.


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