Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 914

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SEAT BELT SYSTEM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

3. REAR SEAT BELT (WAGON BODY)

(1) Outer seat belt RH

(4) Inner seat belt RH

Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)

(2) Outer seat belt CENTER

(5) Inner seat belt LH

T1: 30 (3.1, 22)

(3) Outer seat belt LH

T2: 53 (5.4, 39)

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SEAT BELT SYSTEM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

B: CAUTION

• Before starting, turn the ignition switch OFF, dis-
connect 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
• 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 parts with new
parts
• When handling a seat belt with a deployed pre-
tensioner, wear gloves and goggles. Wash your
hands afterwards. 
• Do not re-use a seat belt with a deployed preten-
sioner again. 
• Be sure to deploy pretensioner before disposal.
<Ref. to SB-12, OPERATION, Disposal of 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 TOOLS

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

REMARKS

98299FC030

ADAPTER A
(DEPLOYMENT)

• Used for activating the pretensioner.
• Used with DEPLOYMENT TOOL
(98299PA030).

98299PA030

DEPLOYMENT 
TOOL

• Used for activating the pretensioner.
• Used with ADAPTER A (DEPLOYMENT) 
(98299FC030).

ST98299FC030

ST98299PA030

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SEAT BELT SYSTEM

INSPECTION LOCATIONS AFTER A COLLISION

2. Inspection Locations After a 

Collision 

A: INSPECTION

Check for the following, and then replace with new
parts if necessary.
• Center pillar lower garnish is discolored or
cracked.
• Wire harness and/or connector is damaged.

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SEAT BELT SYSTEM

FRONT SEAT BELT

3. Front Seat Belt

A: REMOVAL

1. OUTER BELT (FRONT)

1) Fold backrest all the way forward, and then
move front seat all the way forward.
2) Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect ground ca-
ble from battery, and wait for more than 20 seconds
before starting work.
3) Remove center pillar lower trim.  <Ref. to EI-39,
REMOVAL, Lower Inner Trim.>
4) Remove bracket.

5) Remove webbing guide.

6) Remove anchor cover. Loosen shoulder anchor
bolt, and then detach shoulder anchor from center
pillar.

7) Turn over the floor mat to remove bolt.

8) Disconnect yellow connector of pretensioner
harness, and remove outer belt (front).

CAUTION:
• Do not drop or apply any impact to preten-
sioner.
• Pretensioner and bracket should be treated
as an assembly. Do not attempt to disassemble
it. 

2. INNER BELT (FRONT)

1) Disconnect connector.
2) Remove anchor bolt, and then detach inner belt.

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