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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 .
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the cover side sill front RR, the cover side sill rear UPR, weather strip body side flange, and the trim panel assembly B pillar LWR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Lower Inner Trim>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the trim panel assembly A pillar.
    1. Pull the trim panel assembly A pillar towards the center of the vehicle.
    2. Release the hook at the end of the tether clip, and remove the trim panel assembly A pillar.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not use any tool when releasing the hook at the end of the trim panel assembly A pillar.
      • Be careful not to damage the trim panel assembly A pillar surface and curtain airbag module.
      G13227121Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the trim panel assembly B pillar UPR.
    1. Remove the cover shoulder anchor, and remove the seat belt anchor bolt.
    2. Remove the bolt on the lower side of the trim panel assembly B 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 assembly B pillar UPR.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the upper clips of the trim panel assembly B pillar UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.
    G13227122Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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