SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF) > Sunroof Assembly
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
DisassemblyInstallation
CONTROL SYSTEMS > Select CableINSTALLATION1. Position the select cable as shown in the figure, and install it to the plate assembly.CAUTION:• If the cable is installed in the wrong direction, loosen the bracket bolts, and then reinstall the cable in the correct direction.• Do not adju ...
Inspection
FRONT SUSPENSION > Wheel AlignmentINSPECTIONCheck the following items before performing the wheel alignment measurement.• Tire inflation pressure• Uneven wear of RH and LH tires, or difference of sizes• Tire runout• Excessive play and wear of ball joint• Excessive pl ...
Spark plugs
It may be difficult to replace the spark
plugs. It is recommended that you have
the spark plugs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.
The spark plugs should be replaced
according to the maintenance schedule
in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".
CAUTION
Make sure the cables are replaced in
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