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Front Sub Sensor: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
  2. Remove the front bumper face assembly.
    1. Remove the clips and turn over the front end of front mud guard. (Model with fog light)
      Fig 1: Locating Front Mud Guard Front End Clips (Model With Fog Light)
      G06653452Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the front fog light connector. (Model with fog light)
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Fog Light Connector (Model With Fog Light)
      G08584096Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the clips at the upper side of the bumper.
    4. Remove the clips from the fender.
    5. Remove the clips at the lower side of bumper.
      Fig 3: Locating Bumper Lower Side Clips
      G08584097Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Detach the flange section on the bumper face side from the bracket side front UPR.
      CAUTION: Do not pull forcibly. It may damage the flange sections of the bumper face.
      Fig 4: Detaching Flange Section On Bumper Face Side From Bracket Side Front UPR
      G08584098Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: Pushing up the lower side (a) of the fog light, remove from (b) to (e).

      Detach the opposite side in the same manner.

  3. Remove the headlight assembly.
    1. Remove the fender cover assembly UPR.
      1. Remove the clip.
      2. Release the claws of the fender cover assembly UPR by pulling it forward and remove the fender cover.
        Fig 5: Releasing Claws Of Fender Cover Assembly UPR
        G08584099Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the headlight assembly.
      NOTE: When removing the RH headlight, remove the air intake duct.
      Fig 6: Locating Air Intake Duct Mounting Bolts
      G08583851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      1. Remove the bolts and clips, and pull out the headlight assembly to the front of the vehicle.
        Fig 7: Locating Headlight Assembly Mounting Bolts And Clips
        G08584101Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      2. Disconnect the connector and remove the headlight assembly.
      • RH headlight connector
        Fig 8: Removing RH Headlight Connector
        G06653166Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • LH headlight connector
        Fig 9: Removing LH Headlight Connector
        G08584103Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the front sub sensor assembly.
    1. Remove the bolt, and remove the sensor cover plate.
      Fig 10: Locating Sensor Cover Plate Mounting Bolt
      G06653168Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the front sub sensor by removing the bolt and disconnect the connector.
      1. Push the lock arm.
      2. Holding outer part, pull it one step in the direction of arrow.
      3. Push the lock arm again.
      4. Holding outer part, pull it in the direction of arrow to disconnect the connector.
        Fig 11: Disconnecting Front Sub Sensor Connector
        G08584105Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.