Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal

CAUTION:

• Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” before handling the airbag system components. General Description > CAUTION">

• Airbag system satellite safing sensor is located in the lower of the rear seat cushion center. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed.

1. Remove the lever assembly - hand brake. Parking Brake Lever > REMOVAL">

2. Remove the nut and remove the clamp A - hand brake cable (a).

3. Remove the inner cable end (c) from the equalizer (b).

4. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Rear Seat > REMOVAL">

5. Release the clips and claws, and remove the side sill covers - rear INN on the left and right sides.

CAUTION:

Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the side sill cover - rear INN.

6. Remove the clips and knobs of the hook - seat cushion rear.

7. Turn over the floor carpet and remove the grommet of the cable assembly - parking brake from the rear floor.

8. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.

9. Remove the fuel tank protector. Fuel Tank Protector > REMOVAL">

10. Remove the exhaust pipe and muffler.

• Center exhaust pipe & rear exhaust pipe: Rear Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL">

• Muffler: Muffler > REMOVAL">

11. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Propeller Shaft > REMOVAL">

12. Remove the cable assembly - parking brake from the lever section of parking brake shoe. Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake) > REMOVAL">

13. Remove the clamp B - hand brake cable (a) from the rear brake.

14. Remove the cable clamp (b) from the back plate - rear brake.

15. Remove the cable clamp (c) from the rear floor, and remove the cable assembly - parking brake.

Inspection

Parking brake lever

Other materials:

Note
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