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Backup Unit: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru WRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to  AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION 

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  2. Remove the panel assembly center. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CENTER CLUSTER>REMOVAL
  3. Remove the cover LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL
  4. Remove the combination meter assembly. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER>REMOVAL
  5. Remove the telematics sub antenna. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>ANTENNA>REMOVAL>TELEMATICS SUB ANTENNA
  6. Remove the backup unit assembly.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the connector, and remove the backup unit assembly.
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