Upper Arm: Removal

Release the parking brake.
Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the brake maintenance mode. Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .
NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
Remove the protector tank. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL TANK PROTECTOR>REMOVAL .
Remove the rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>REMOVAL .
Remove the clip and bolt on the harness clamp, and remove the sensor sub assembly rear.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the sensor.
- Do not apply excessive force to the sensor harness.
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Remove the disc brake assembly rear. Ref. to BRAKE>REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the adapter cord EPB.
1. Remove the clamp (a).
2. Remove the clamp (b).
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Remove the bolts and nuts, and remove the lower side of shock absorber assembly rear.

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Remove the rear suspension assembly.
1. Support the rear suspension assembly using a transmission jack.
  CAUTION: The rear suspension assembly is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
2. Remove the bolts, and remove the left and right support sub frame fronts.
3. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
CAUTION: While checking there is no dragging of harness and wire, lower it slowly with a transmission jack.

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Remove the arm assembly rear upper.

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