Control Unit: Removal

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

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
In case of manual A/C, remove the mode cable and air-mix cable from links of heater unit.
Remove the front cover.

Fig 1: Removing Front Cover
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Remove the center console panel.

Fig 2: Removing Center Console Panel
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Loosen the screws on rear side of center console panel, and then remove the control unit.