Instrument Panel Lower Cover: Removal

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the clips, and remove the instrument panel side cover LH.
    Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Side Cover Clips (LH)
    G06653104Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
    1. Remove the clips and data link connector, and remove the instrument panel lower cover under.
      Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Lower Cover Under Clips
      G08585173Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the screws and clips and release the claws, and remove the instrument panel lower cover while disconnecting the harness connectors.
      Fig 3: Locating Instrument Panel Lower Cover Screws And Clips
      G06653106Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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