Heater Unit: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect ground cable from battery.
Pull out LLC.
Remove air cleaner case.
Release heater hose clamps in engine compartment to remove the hoses.

Fig 1: Releasing Heater Hose Clamps In Engine Compartment
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Remove A/C unit. < Ref. to INTAKE UNIT .>
Using a Torx wrench, remove airbag control unit.

Fig 2: Removing Airbag Control Unit
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Disconnect connector of airbag main harness near steering support beam.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector Of Airbag Main Harness
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Loosen bolts and nuts of support beam to remove support beam.
Disconnect servo connector.
Loosen bolts and nuts of heater unit to remove heater unit.

Fig 4: Loosening Bolts & Nuts Of Heater Unit
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