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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 CAUTION , General Description.>
  • If the hook - rear seat is disconnected from the vehicle body, make sure to replace the hook - rear seat with a new part to prevent the decline of the fixed force of the seat.
Fig 1: Rear Seat Hook
G06347514Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
  2. Release the claws, and then remove the cover side sill - front.
    CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the cover side sill - front.
    Fig 2: Cross-Sectional View Of Cover Side Sill - Front Claws
    G10273148Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the clips, and remove the front cover - side sill.
    Fig 3: Locating Front Cover - Side Sill Clips
    G10273128Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat.>
  5. Release the clips and claws, and then remove the cover side sill - rear.
    CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the cover side sill - rear.
    Fig 4: Locating Claws Of Cover Side Sill - Rear
    G10273150Courtesy 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.
    • If the claw is damaged, always replace the trim panel - center pillar LWR with a new part, because the damaged claw cannot hold the part sufficiently.
    Fig 5: Pulling Trim Panel - Center Pillar LWR
    G10273151Courtesy 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 6: Removing Cover - Catcher Using Plastic Remover
G08319467Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Remove the cover - catcher by using a plastic remover.
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