2016 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

External Connection Terminal: Removal: Front

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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 REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  2. Remove the ornament panel mid passenger and panel assembly center. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CENTER CLUSTER>REMOVAL
  3. Remove the cover LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL
  4. Remove the panel starter switch. (Model with push button ignition starter) Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH>REMOVAL
    NOTE:

    For the models without push button ignition starter, remove the cover starter switch. 

  5. Remove the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX>REMOVAL
  6. Remove the cover center side. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CENTER CONSOLE>REMOVAL
  7. Remove the tray center UPR.
    1. Release the clips.
      • MT model
        G14612519Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • CVT model
        G14612520Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the tray center UPR.
  8. While removing the claw, press it in from the rear to remove the AUX unit assembly.
    G14612525Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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