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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 models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from 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: Attaching Protective Tape To Instrument Panel 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 Air Vent Grille Claws
    G10298228Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.