Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">

NOTE:

On CVT models, shift the select lever into “N” before disconnecting the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the console box assembly.

(1) Release the claws, and then remove the boot - hand brake.

(2) Move the seat forward, and remove the bolts after detaching the left and right caps.

(3) Remove the screws and clips, disconnect the harness connector and remove the console box assembly.

3. Remove the cover - shift lever.

(1) Remove the shift knob. (MT model)

(2) Release the clips and claws, then pull up the cover - shift lever.

4. Remove the left and right panel center LWR.

(1) Remove the screws and clips.

(2) Release the claws, and then pull the panel center LWR to remove.

Installation

Cowl panel

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