Roof Molding: Removal

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the body.

Remove the roof rail assembly. (model with roof rail) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Roof Rail. >
Turn over the front end of the molding - roof.
Slide the inner fastener in the direction of the arrow using a flat tip screwdriver, then remove the fastener from the stud on the vehicle side.

Fig 1: Sliding Inner Fastener Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Right side: Slide towards the front of the vehicle.

Left side: Slide towards the rear of the vehicle.
- 4 door model: 6 locations per side
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Roof Molding Bolts (4 Door Model)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- 5 door model/Crosstrek model
  - Model without roof rail: 8 locations per side
  - Model with roof rail: 5 locations per side
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Roof Molding Bolts (5 Door Model/Crosstrek Model)
    Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Pull up the molding - roof, and remove from the vehicle.