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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 under the front center of the rear seat cushion. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE:
    • For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
    • On power seat models, move the front seat all the way forward before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor or disconnecting the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the cover side sill - front INN, cover side sill - rear INN, trim panel - center pillar LWR, and the weather strip - body side flange front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>LOWER INNER TRIM>REMOVAL .
  3. 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.
    G13939384Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the left and right grille speaker sides. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>FRONT SPEAKER>REMOVAL>TWEETER .
  5. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Ref. to SEATS>REAR SEAT>REMOVAL .
  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.
    G13939385Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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