Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal

CAUTION:

• Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">

• When removing the clip, use great care not to damage the trim panel - roof assembly.

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE">

2. Remove the lid assembly - sunroof.

(1) Completely close the lid assembly - sunroof, and open the sunshade assembly.

(2) Remove the TORX® bolt, and then remove the lid assembly - sunroof.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the lid assembly - sunroof.

Preparation tool:

TORX® T25

3. Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. Roof Trim > REMOVAL">

4. Disconnect the harness connector of the motor assembly.

5. Remove the drain tube - sunroof.

NOTE:

When removing the drain tube - sunroof completely, perform the step 8).

6. Remove the rail assembly.

(1) Remove the curtain airbag module. Curtain Airbag Module > REMOVAL">

(2) Remove the bolts, and then remove the bracket - assist rail.

(3) Remove the bolts and then remove the sunroof bracket.

(4) Remove the bolts, then remove the rail assembly.

7. Remove the drain tube - sunroof.

NOTE:

For easy replacement work, attach a string when pulling the drain tube - sunroof.

(1) Remove the cover side sill - front INN and cover side sill - front. Lower Inner Trim > REMOVAL">

(2) Disconnect each connector, bolt and clip, then remove the connector holder.

(3) Remove the front side of drain tube - sunroof.

(4) Remove the mat - rear floor and the spacer - rear floor.

(5) Remove the rear side of drain tube - sunroof.

Assembly

Disassembly

Other materials:

Base display audio set (if equipped)
Power/VOLUME knob Eject button AUDIO/TUNE knob HOME button APPS button Display SEEK/TRACK buttons The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the "ACC" or "ON" position. Power and audio controls: refer to "Basic operation" SUBARU STARLINK (if equipp ...

Cargo tie-down hooks (if equipped)
The cargo area is equipped with two or four tie-down hooks so that cargo can be secured with a cargo net or ropes. When using the front tie-down hooks, turn them down out of the storing recesses. CAUTION The cargo tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo. Never try t ...

Removal
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Light Control SensorREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the sensor - automatic light.CAUTION:Be careful not to damage the sensors and interior trims when removing.(1) Release the connectors and claws, and remove the grille front defroster ...