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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 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. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the following lower inner trims. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Lower Inner Trim>REMOVAL .
    • Cover side sill - front INN
    • Cover side sill - rear INN
    • Trim panel - center pillar LWR
  4. Release the clips and claws, then detach the left and right grille speaker side.
    Fig 1: Locating Left And Right Grille Speaker Side Clips And Claws
    G08316339Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Remove the grille speaker side by using a plastic remover.
  5. Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the trim panel surface and curtain airbag module.
    1. Pull the trim panel - front pillar UPR towards the center of the vehicle to release the clips.
    2. Pull out the end portion of the trim panel - front pillar UPR.
    3. Pull out the trim panel - front pillar UPR towards the center of the vehicle.
    4. Rotate the trim panel - front pillar UPR, release the tether clips, and remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR.
    CAUTION: Do not use tools when releasing the tether clip. If the tether clip is damaged, replace it with a new clip.
    Fig 2: Pulling Out Trim Panel - Front Pillar (UPR)
    G09483952Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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: Removing Cover Through Of Trim Panel - Center Pillar
    G09484167Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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