Subaru Forester 2004 - Page 488

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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Instrument Panel Assembly
6) Loosen the four instrument panel installation bolts.
7) Remove the driver’s and passenger’s airbag mod-
ule. <Ref. to AB-14, REMOVAL, Driver’s Airbag
Module.> <Ref. to AB-15, REMOVAL, Passenger’s
Airbag Module.>
8) Loosen the steering beam installation bolts.
9) Loosen the brake pedal installation bolts. <Ref.
to BR-50, REMOVAL, Brake Pedal.>
10) Remove two clips from the edge of instrument
panel assembly.
11) Remove the instrument panel assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not disconnect the connector by pulling har-
ness.
NOTE:
• If necessary, make matching marks for easy re-
assembly.
• When storing the removed instrument panel, place it
standing up on the floor.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to snag the harness.
• Make sure to connect the harness connector.
NOTE:
When setting the instrument panel into position, push
the hook into grommet (A) on the body panel.
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