Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Removal

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Exterior interior trim / Upper inner trim / Removal

CAUTION:

• Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” before handling the airbag system components. General Description > CAUTION

• 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.

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE

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.

3. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Rear Seat > REMOVAL

4. Remove the cover side sill - front, cover side sill - rear, and the trim panel - center pillar LWR. Lower Inner Trim > REMOVAL

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. Airbag Connector > PROCEDURE

(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.

Installation

CAUTION:• When reusing the tether clip on the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR, check that there is no damage to the tether clip. If the tether clip is damaged, always replace it ...

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Removal
1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE2. Remove the air intake duct. Air Intake Duct > REMOVAL3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B) from the air cleaner case (rear).4. Loosen the clamp (A) securing the ...