Subaru Forester 2004 - Page 237

SB-11
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
Front Seat Belt
8) Remove the two bolts and adjustable anchor as-
sembly.
CAUTION:
• Do not drop or apply any impact to the pre-
tensioner.
• Pretensioner and bracket should be treated
as an assembly. Do not attempt to disassemble
it.
3. FRONT INNER BELT
1) Disconnect the connector.
2) Remove the anchor bolt, and then detach the in-
ner belt.
B: INSTALLATION
1. FRONT OUTER BELT
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• The parts on right and left are not identical.
Before installation, make sure that the correct
part is used.
• Be careful not to twist the belts during instal-
lation.
Tightening torque:
<Ref. to SB-2, FRONT SEAT BELT, COMPO-
NENT, General Description.>
2. FRONT OUTER BELT WITH LAP SEAT
BELT PRETENSIONER
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• The parts on right and left are not identical.
Before installation, make sure that the correct
part is used.
• Be careful not to twist the belts during instal-
lation.
Tightening torque:
<Ref. to SB-2, FRONT SEAT BELT, COMPO-
NENT, General Description.>
3. FRONT INNER BELT
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
<Ref. to SB-2, FRONT SEAT BELT, COMPO-
NENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
1. FRONT OUTER BELT
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Pretensioner is cracked or deformed.
• Seat belt is slackened, bent or frayed. Seat belt
is abnormally wound or extended.
2. FRONT INNER BELT
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Inner belt is deformed or damaged.
• Seat belt buckle is engaged improperly.
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