Side Grille Assembly

LH SIDE 

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 cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver OUT. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Instrument Panel Lower Cover>REMOVAL .
3. Remove the grille assembly - ventilation LH.
   CAUTION:

   • When using a flat tip screwdriver, apply protective tape or cloth and be careful not to cause damage.
   • Do not pull the grille assembly - ventilation forcibly. Doing so may cause deformation or damage.
   1. Push the claw (a) on the outlet dial side upward from the back of the instrument panel assembly.
   2. While pushing, pull the grille assembly - ventilation toward you to release the claw.
   3. Release the other claw (b) in the same manner, then remove the grille assembly - ventilation LH.

Fig 1: Locating Ventilation Grille Assembly Claws (LH)

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RH SIDE 

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
   NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
2. Remove the pocket assembly and the back panel - pocket. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Glove Box>REMOVAL .
3. Remove the grille assembly - ventilation RH.
   CAUTION:

   • When using a flat tip screwdriver, apply protective tape or cloth and be careful not to cause damage.
   • Do not pull the grille assembly - ventilation forcibly. Doing so may cause deformation or damage.
   1. Push the claw (a) on the outlet dial side upward from the back of the instrument panel assembly.
   2. While pushing, pull the grille assembly - ventilation toward you to release the claw.
   3. Release the other claw (b) in the same manner, then remove the grille assembly - ventilation RH.

Fig 2: Locating Ventilation Grille Assembly Claws (RH)

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.