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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 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. Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR.
    1. Pull the trim panel - front pillar UPR towards the center of the vehicle to release the clips.
    2. Rotate the trim panel - front pillar UPR in the arrow direction.
    3. Release the hook at the end of the tether clip, and remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not use any tool when releasing the hook at the end of the trim panel - front pillar UPR.
    • Be careful not to damage the surface of the trim panel - front pillar UPR and the curtain airbag module.
    Fig 2: Rotating Trim Panel - Front Pillar UPR
    G10273156Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat.>
  4. Remove the cover side sill - front, cover side sill - rear, and the trim panel - center pillar LWR. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim.>
  5. Remove the trim panel - center pillar UPR.
    1. Remove the cap (a), and remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the lower anchor bolt of the seat belt outer - front.
      NOTE: On passenger's side, disconnect the connector of the seat belt tension sensor. <Ref. to BELT TENSION SENSOR , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector.>
    3. Release the clip by pulling the lower part of the trim toward you.
    4. Expand the claws outward, and remove the trim panel - center pillar UPR.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not expand the trim panel - center pillar UPR excessively. Doing so may damage the trim.
    • If the claw is damaged, always replace the trim panel - center pillar UPR with a new part, because the damaged claw cannot hold the part sufficiently.
    Fig 3: Locating Lower Anchor Bolt Of Seat Belt Outer - Front
    G10272514Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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