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Auto Headlight Beam Leveler Control Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Instrument Panel Lower Cover>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Knee Airbag Module>REMOVAL .
  4. Release the lock and remove the fuse holder.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuse Holder Locks
    G08315475Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the relay & fuse box.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the bolts and nuts, and remove the relay & fuse box.
    Fig 2: Locating Relay And Fuse Box Bolts And Nuts
    G08315115Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connector of body integrated unit.
    Fig 3: Locating Body Integrated Unit Connectors
    G08315116Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: On model with keyless access with push button start, disconnect the keyless access control module connector.
  7. Remove the auto headlight beam leveler control module.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Release the claws and pull out the auto headlight beam leveler control module.
Fig 4: Removing Auto Headlight Beam Leveler Control Module Claws
G08315117Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.