2015 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Keyless Access Control Module: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.>
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover.>
  3. Remove the knee airbag module. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Knee Airbag Module.>
  4. Release the lock and remove the fuse holder.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuse Holder
    G08315475Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the relay & fuse box.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the bolts and nuts, and remove the relay & fuse box.
    Fig 2: Locating Relay And Fuse Box Bolts And Nuts
    G08315115Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the keyless access control module.
    CAUTION: Be careful to keep water and other foreign materials away from body integrated unit.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 3: Locating Keyless Access Control Module Connector
      G09484731Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Release the claws and pull out the keyless access control module.
    Fig 4: Locating Keyless Access Control Module Claws
    G09484732Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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