AUX Input Terminal: Removal

2014 Subaru Impreza Sport LimitedSECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE:
    • On CVT models, shift the select lever into "D" before disconnecting the battery ground cable.
    • For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  2. Remove the console box assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box.>
  3. Remove the AUX input terminal.
    1. Remove the claws at four locations.
    2. Remove the AUX input terminal assembly by pushing it into the console box.
      Fig 1: Locating AUX Input Terminal
      G07916294Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the cover - shift lever.
    1. Remove the shift knob. (MT model)
    2. Release the clips and claws, then pull up the cover - shift lever.
      Fig 2: Adjusting Shift Knob
      G08316333Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the panel center LWR RH.
    1. Remove the screws and clips.
    2. Release the claws, and pull the panel center LWR RH to remove.
      Fig 3: Locating Panel Center Mounting Screw
      G08316643Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. On manual A/C models, disconnect the control cables from both sides of the heater and cooling unit assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Heater And Cooling Unit Assembly Control Cables
    G08316150Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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