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Multi-function Display (MFD): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  2. On manual A/C models, disconnect the control cables from both sides of the heater and cooling unit assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating Control Cables From Both Sides Of Heater And Cooling Unit Assembly
    G08316150Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Remove the glove box pocket assembly on the passenger's side.
  3. Remove the panel center assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin.
    • Pull the panel center assembly slowly. Pulling with excessive force may damage the connector.
    1. Insert a plastic remover to the three areas shown by the arrows, and slightly lift up the panel center assembly.
    2. With the panel center assembly lifted up slightly, release the claw by using a clip remover wrapped with protective tape.
    3. Release the rest of the claws, and pull out the panel center assembly.
    4. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the panel center assembly.
      Fig 2: Removing Panel Center Assembly
      G08316151Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Release the claw and hook, and then remove the cover center UPR.
    Fig 3: Removing Cover Center UPR
    G08316347Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Lightly push up the back of the cover center UPR, hook the finger to the end portion and pull it toward you to remove it.
  5. Remove the multi-function display.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the multi-function display or instrument panel.
    1. Release the screws and claws.
    2. Pull the multi-function display assembly toward you, and disconnect the connector.
      Fig 4: Locating Screws And Claws Of Multi-Function Display Assembly
      G08316348Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the screw, and remove the multi-function display from the panel - display.
      Fig 5: Locating Screw Of Multi-Function Display From Panel
      G08319124Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.