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Lower Inner Trim: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  • 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 working with the rear seat cushion removed.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Release the claws, and then remove the cover side sill - front INN.
    CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the cover side sill - front INN.
    Fig 1: Releasing Clips And Claws From Cover Side Sill - Front INN
    G09483966Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the clips, and remove the cover side sill - front.
    Fig 2: Locating Clips From Cover Side Sill - Front
    G08316354Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>REMOVAL .
  5. Release the clips and claws, and then remove the cover side sill - rear INN.
    CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the cover side sill - rear INN.
    Fig 3: Releasing Clips And Claws From Cover Side Sill - Rear INN
    G09483615Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the trim panel - center pillar LWR.
    1. Release the clip by pulling the trim panel - center pillar LWR toward you.
    2. Expand the claws of the trim panel - center pillar LWR outward, and remove it from the trim panel - center pillar UPR.
    CAUTION: Do not expand the trim panel - center pillar LWR excessively. Doing so may damage the trim.
    Fig 4: Pulling Trim Panel - Center Pillar (LWR)
    G09484017Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: First release the claw located to the front of the vehicle.
  7. Disconnect the claws and remove the cover - catcher.
Fig 5: Disconnecting Claws From Cover - Catcher
G08319467Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Remove the cover - catcher by using a plastic remover.
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