Outback Model

1. Pull up the seat cushion and release the hook.
   CAUTION: If the hook is disconnected from the vehicle body, replace the hook with the new part to prevent the decline of the fixed force of the seat.
   Fig 1: Identifying Hook

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   Fig 2: Removing Rear Seat Cushion Assembly

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2. Remove the hook (A) by pushing it back while lifting the front side of the seat cushion, and remove the seat cushion.
   Fig 3: Removing Hook By Pushing It Back

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Fig 4: Identifying Side Sill Cover Sections - Rear INN

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1. Take out the weather strip from under the side sill cover INN.
2. Turn over the floor mat and release the claw (C-C and D-D) by accessing from behind the side sill cover INN.

1. Remove the headrest.
2. Remove the hinge bolts at the front of the backrest assembly RH.
   Fig 5: Locating Backrest Assemblies Bolts

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3. Tilt the backrest forward, and then turn over the backrest backside mat.
   Fig 6: Turning Over Backrest Backside Mat

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4. Remove the clips, and remove the rear floor mat - front.
   Fig 7: Removing Rear Floor Mat (Front)

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5. Remove the nuts at the rear of backrest hinge.
   Fig 8: Locating Rear Of Backrest Hinge Nuts

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6. Disconnect the backrest cable and reclining cable.
   Fig 9: Identifying Backrest Cable And Reclining Cable

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   NOTE: The backrests cannot be detached while pin positions of the hinge assembly and backrests are not aligned.
7. Remove the backrest assembly RH from the hinge assembly RH.
   Fig 10: Removing Backrest Assembly RH From Hinge Assembly RH

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   NOTE: The backrests cannot be detached while pin positions of the hinge assembly and backrests are not aligned.
8. Take out the part outside the vehicle so that the body is not damaged by the hinges.

1. Remove the caps, screws, and bolts. (A), (C)
2. Take out the hook and remove the screw inside. (B)
3. Remove the clips, and remove the rear quarter trim LWR.
   Fig 13: Locating Rear Quarter Trim Screws (LWR)

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1. Open the cap and remove the bolt to remove the seat belt anchor.
2. Remove the clips, and remove the rear quarter trim UPR - front.
3. Remove the clips, and remove the rear quarter trim UPR - rear.
   Fig 14: Identifying Rear Quarter Trim Clips (UPR)

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1. Pull the upper part of the front pillar trim towards the center of the vehicle.
2. Insert long-nose pliers into the top part of the trim, grip the tether clip with the pliers and twist 90° in that position.
   CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the pillar trim surface and curtain airbag module when inserting the pliers.
3. While holding the tether clip twisted as in the previous step, remove the front pillar trim from the tether clip.
4. Remove the clip and the front pillar trim.
   Fig 15: Removing Clip And Front Pillar Trim

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Fig 16: Identifying Side Sill Cover - Front INN On Left And Right Sides Sections

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1. Take out the weather strip from under the side sill cover INN.
2. Turn over the floor mat and release the claw (C-C) by accessing from behind the side sill cover INN.

1. Release the clip by pulling the center pillar trim LWR toward you.
2. Expand the claws of center pillar trim LWR outward and remove it from the center pillar trim UPR.
   CAUTION: Do not expand the center pillar trim LWR excessively. Doing so may damage the trim.
   Fig 17: Removing Center Pillar Trim LWR

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   NOTE: First release the claw located to the rear of the vehicle.

Also disconnect the connector of lap seat belt pretensioner, and remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt.

Fig 18: Disconnecting Connector Of Lap Seat Belt Pretensioner

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1. Release the clip by pulling the lower part of the trim toward you.
2. Remove the clip by pulling the upper part of the trim toward you, and while lowering the entire trim, remove the center pillar trim UPR.
   CAUTION: Do not reuse the upper clips of the center pillar trim UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.
   Fig 19: Removing Center Pillar Trim UPR

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3. Pull out the seat belt and remove the center pillar trim UPR.

1. Push and open the rear end of the overhead console lid, and remove the screws.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the overhead console assembly.
   Fig 20: Removing Overhead Console Assembly

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1. Remove the cover, loosen the screws, and remove the sun visor assembly.
2. Press the both sides of the sun visor hook using a flat tip screwdriver.
3. Remove the sun visor hook by pulling toward you.
   Fig 21: Removing Sun Visor Hook

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1. Release the claws and remove the cover.
2. Remove the two screws.
   Fig 22: Locating Room Light Assembly Screws

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3. Disconnect the connector and remove the room light assembly.

1. Release the claws and remove the luggage room light main body.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the luggage room light.
   Fig 23: Removing Luggage Room Light Main Body

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1. Remove the cap (a) by pulling the both sides of the cap (a) using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with a protection tape.
2. Pull the assist grip toward you (to the vehicle center) and remove the metal clip from the bracket.
   Fig 24: Removing Assist Grip Assembly

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1. Release the clips and remove the feeder cord and roof cord from the roof trim.
2. Take out the roof trim assembly from the rear gate opening to outside.
   Fig 26: Identifying Roof Harness Connector

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