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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the sunroof switch. (Model with sunroof) Refer to REMOVAL , Sunroof Switch.
  3. Remove the room light. Refer to REMOVAL , Room Light.
  4. Remove the sun visor and hook or both sides. Refer to REMOVAL  , Sun Visor.
  5. In case of models with sunroof, remove the sunroof weather strip.
    Fig 1: Removing Sun Visor & Hook Or Both Sides
    G03511476Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the assist-grips (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Assist-Grips
    G03511477Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the upper inner trim. Refer to REMOVAL  , Upper Inner Trim.
  8. Remove the rear quarter upper trim shown in the figure.
  9. Remove the rear rail trim (A).
  10. Remove the rear quarter upper trim (B) of both sides.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Quarter Upper Trim Of Both Sides
    G03511478Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the clips, and then remove the roof trim.
    Fig 4: Removing Clips & Roof Trim
    G03511479Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.