Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Caution

For details of the following precautions for seat belt pretensioner, refer to “AIRBAG SYSTEM” section. General Description > CAUTION">

• Before performing vehicle maintenance, turn the ignition switch to OFF and wait for 60 seconds or more after disconnecting the negative terminal from battery. NOTE">

• The airbag system (including pretensioner) is fitted with a backup power supply. After disconnecting the battery ground cable, the airbag may operate if you do not wait for 60 seconds or more before starting the service of airbag system.

• Do not drop or apply any impact to the pretensioner.

• Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the pretensioner.

• 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 replace parts with new genuine parts.

• 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. Disposal of Pretensioner > PROCEDURE">

• 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.

General description

Preparation tool

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Inspection
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Control Valve BodyINSPECTION• Check each part for damage or dust.• Measure the resistance of each solenoid, sensor and ground wire.NOTE:Measurement should be performed at a temperature of 20°C (68°F).• SolenoidSol ...

Adjustment
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Inhibitor SwitchADJUSTMENT1. Shift the select lever to “N” range.2. Loosen the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.3. Insert the ST vertically into the holes of the shifter arm and switch body.ST 499267300STOPPER PIN4. Tighten the two ...

Installation
REAR SUSPENSION > Front Lateral LinkINSTALLATIONCAUTION:• Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.• Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.1. Before installation, inspect the following items and repl ...