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GPS Antenna: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  2. Remove the combination meter assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Combination Meter. >
  3. Remove the center grille assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Console. >
  4. Remove the heater control assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Console. >
  5. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Audio. >
  6. Remove the GPS antenna assembly.
    1. Disconnect the GPS antenna assembly connector on the audio unit or navigation unit side, and tie a string to the connector.
      NOTE:
      • A string makes operation easier during installation.
      • For the model with telematics, also tie a string to the connector on the data communication module side.
    2. Remove the screw and harness clamp, and pull out the GPS antenna assembly from the combination meter side.
      • Model without telematics
        Fig 1: Locating GPS Antenna Assembly Screw And Harness Clamp - Model Without Telematics
        G10309164Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • Model with telematics
        Fig 2: Locating GPS Antenna Assembly Screw And Harness Clamp - Model With Telematics
        G10309165Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. When the GPS antenna assembly is pulled out, remove the string attached to the connector in step ( 1).
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