Subaru Outback (BR): General Description of Seat Belt System
A: COMPONENT
1. FRONT SEAT BELT

- Adjustable anchor ASSY
- Outer belt ASSY
- Seat belt retractor ASSY (Outer belt ASSY)
- Center pillar trim UPR
- Inner belt ASSY
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
T2: 30 (3.06, 22.1)
T3: 38 (3.87, 28.0)
T4: 53 (5.4, 39.1)
2. REAR SEAT BELT (SEDAN MODEL)

- Outer belt ASSY RH
- Shoulder belt ASSY CTR
- Outer belt ASSY LH
- Center belt ASSY LH
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 30 (3.06, 22.1)
T2: 53 (5.4, 39.1)
3. REAR SEAT BELT (OUTBACK MODEL)

- Shoulder anchor bracket RH
- Outer belt ASSY RH
- Shoulder anchor cover
- Shoulder belt ASSY CTR
- Shoulder anchor bracket LH
- Outer belt ASSY LH
- Center belt ASSY LH
- Center belt ASSY RH
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 30 (3.06, 22.1)
T2: 53 (5.4, 39.1)
B: CAUTION
- Before starting the work, turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait for 60 seconds or more.
- 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.
- Do not drop or apply any impact to the pretensioner.
- If oil, grease or water gets on the pretensioner, wipe it off immediately with a dry cloth.
- Do not expose the pretensioner to high temperature 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 pretensioner. If it is dented, cracked or deformed, replace it with a new genuine part.
- Do not use the airbag or pretensioner parts from other vehicles. Always use a new genuine part for replacement.
- When handling a seat belt with deployed pretensioner, wear gloves and goggles. Wash your hands afterwards.
- Do not reuse a seat belt with deployed pretensioner.
- Before disposal, make sure to perform an operation process to the pretensioners.
- 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.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL










2. GENERAL TOOL

Pretensioner Connector
A: PROCEDURE
For connectors of seat belt pretensioner and buckle switch RH, refer to "Airbag System" or "Occupant Detection System".
- Airbag system: <Ref. to AB-18, PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector.>
- Occupant detection system: <Ref. to OD(diag)-8, PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector.>
Inspection Locations after a Collision
A: INSPECTION
Refer to "Inspection Locations After a Collision" in the AIRBAG SYSTEM section. <Ref. to AB-29, Inspection Locations after a Collision.>
Seat Belt Warning System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to "Seat Belt Warning System" in the wiring diagram. <Ref. to WI-226, WIRING DIAGRAM, Seat Belt Warning System.>
B: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
- Before diagnosing the airbag system, always turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable, and then wait for 60 seconds or more.
- When replacing the airbag module, seat belt pretensioner, roll connector, control module, or sensors, reconnect the replacement part and check that the warning light operates normally.
- When inspecting the airbag main harness, disconnect the airbag module connectors of the driver's and passenger's seats for safety.
- When inspecting the airbag rear harness, disconnect the side airbag module connector, curtain airbag module connector and seat belt pretensioner connector for safety reasons.




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A: REMOVAL
1. OUTER BELT ASSY
CAUTION:
The airbag system is fitted with a backup power supply. After
disconnecting the battery ground cable,
the airbag may operate if you do not wait for 60 secon
A: REMOVAL
1. OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH & LH (SEDAN MODEL)
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds
before starting work.
CAUTION:
The airbag system is fitted wit
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