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Upper Inner Trim: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  • Airbag system satellite safing sensor is located in the lower of the rear seat cushion center. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when performing operations, while the rear seat cushion is removed.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
  2. Release the clips and claws, then detach the grille speaker side.
    Fig 1: Identifying Grille Speaker Side Clips And Claws (Left And Right)
    G08316339Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Remove the grille speaker side by using a plastic remover.
  3. Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR.
    1. Pull the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR 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. Holding the tether clip twisted as in the previous step, remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR from the tether clip.
    4. Remove the clips, and remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR.
      Fig 2: Removing Front Pillar UPR Trim Panel
      G08316340Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat. >
  5. Remove the cover side sill - front INN, cover side sill - rear INN, and trim panel - center pillar LWR. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim. >
  6. Remove the trim panel - center pillar UPR.
    1. Remove the cover through (a), and remove the seat belt anchor bolt.
    2. Remove the bolt on the lower side of the trim panel - center pillar UPR.
    3. Remove the clip by pulling the upper part of the trim toward you, and while lowering the entire trim, remove the trim panel - center pillar UPR.
      CAUTION: Do not reuse the upper clips of the trim panel - center pillar UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.
      Fig 3: Locating Trim Panel Clips - Center Pillar UPR
      G08316461Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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