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Roof Trim: Removal

CAUTION: When Identifying the clip, use great care not to damage the roof trim.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the over head console. (Sunroof model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Sunroof Switch .>
  3. Remove the room light < Ref. to REMOVAL , Room Light .>
  4. Remove the sun visor and hook or both sides. < Ref. to REMOVAL  . >
  5. Remove the assist grip cap to remove assist grip (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Assist Grip Cap To Remove Assist Grip (A)
    G03540704Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the upper inner trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL  . >
  7. Remove the rear quarter upper trim shown in the figure. < Ref. to REMOVAL  . >
    1. Remove the rear rail trim (A).
    2. Remove the rear quarter upper trim (B) of both sides.
      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Quarter Upper Trim
      G03540705Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the clips, and then remove the roof trim.
    Fig 3: Identifying Roof Trim
    G03540706Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.