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Pocket Light

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 ornament panel mid passenger and 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 panel starter switch. (Model with push button ignition starter) Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH>REMOVAL
    NOTE:

    For the models without push button ignition starter, remove the cover starter switch. 

  5. Remove the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX
  6. Remove the cover center side. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CENTER CONSOLE>REMOVAL
  7. Remove the tray center UPR and the AUX unit assembly. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>EXTERNAL CONNECTION TERMINAL>REMOVAL>FRONT
  8. Rotate in the direction of arrow shown in the figure to remove the light pocket.
    G14612403Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.