Control Panel: Removal

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
NOTE: Repair Contents.
Remove the heater control assembly.
1. Release the clips and claws, and then remove the panel - heater control.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Heater Control Assembly Clips And Claws
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2. Release the screws and clips, then detach the heater control assembly.
CAUTION:
- Insert a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with a protection tape into the position (a) shown in the figure, and move it in the arrow direction to remove the clip. When both clips are removed, pull out the heater control assembly by hand inserted through the space.
- Be careful not to damage the clips and the control panel.
Fig 2: Removing Heater Control Assembly
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.