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Center Grille Assembly

CAUTION:
  • Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin.
  • Always pull the center grille assembly toward you slowly. If attempting to remove by turning it upward, the claws and connectors may be damaged.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  2. Remove the center grille assembly.
    1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the instrument panel assembly.
    2. Release the claw by using a clip remover wrapped with protective tape.
    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the center grille assembly.
      Fig 1: Removing Center Grille Assembly
      G10298227Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Release the claws, and then remove the grille assembly - CTR ventilation from the center grille assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Grille Assembly Claws
    G10298228Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.