Entertainment System: Removal & Installation Subaru Forester SJ

INSTALLATION

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the speaker assembly - tweeter. Release the clips and claws, then detach the grille speaker side. NOTE: Remove the grille speaker side by using a plastic remover. Remove the screws. PREPARATION TOOL: Stubby screwdriver Disconnect the connector and remove the speaker assembly - tweeter.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the trim panel - front door. < Ref. to «FRONT DOOR»(ref-662136-S41558028162014101300000) , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
3. Remove the front door speaker assembly. Disconnect the connector. Remove the screws to remove the front door speaker assembly. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the claw for temporary retention.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Note. If the bracket is removed from the speaker assembly - tweeter, tighten it with the following torque.

Tightening torque

4.5 N.m (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

REMOVAL

Note. harman/kardon® audio system only.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE: For the power seat, move the seat before removing the battery ground terminal.
2. Move the seat on the LH side to the front-most position.
3. Remove the power amplifier assembly. Disconnect the connector. Remove the nut and remove the power amplifier assembly.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

Power amplifier: 4.5 N.m (0.46 kgf-m, 3.32 ft-lb)

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1. Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662136-S15840098952014101300000) , Roof Trim. >
2. Remove the antenna assembly - radio. Disconnect the connector and remove the mounting nut (A). Pull out the antenna assembly - radio from the roof panel top.

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1. Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662136-S15840098952014101300000) , Roof Trim. >
2. Remove the cord assembly - antenna feeder from the trim panel - roof assembly.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

Antenna assembly - radio: 4.5 N.m (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

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1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
4. Remove the driver's airbag module. CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to «CAUTION»(ref-662142-S33828179652014101300000) , General Description. > Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (3 locations). Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector, and remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to «DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER»(ref-662142-S01932333622014101300000) , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
5. Remove the steering wheel. CAUTION: Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel. If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel. Preparation tool: Steering wheel puller
6. Remove the satellite switch assembly. Remove the screw, disconnect the connector and remove the paddle shift switch. (Model with paddle shift) Release the claws and clips, detach the cover - steering wheel LWR. NOTE: For model with steering switch, remove the connector and screw. Remove the screws and then remove the satellite switch assembly.

1. Before installing steering wheel, be sure to adjust the direction of steering roll connector with steering wheel. < Ref. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-662142-S08784213832014101300000) , Roll Connector. >
2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal. NOTE: Align the alignment marks on the steering wheel and the column assembly - steering. Tightening torque: Steering wheel: 39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb) Clearance: Between cover assembly - column and steering wheel: 4 - 6 mm (0.16 - 0.24 in)

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1. Check the resistance between switch terminals. Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard 6 - 2 SEEK ( ) SEEK ( ) VOL (+) VOL (-) A circuit is all OFF. Approx. 100 kohms 6 - 2 Preset CH UP/SEEK ( ) ON Less than 1 ohms 6 - 2 Preset CH DOWN/SEEK ( ) ON Approx. 330 ohms 6 - 2 VOL (+) ON Approx. 1000 ohms 6 - 2 VOL (-) ON Approx. 3110 ohms 12 - 2 MODE HOOK ON HOOK OFF TALK B circuit is all OFF. Approx. 100 kohms 12 - 2 MODE ON Less than 1 ohms 12 - 2 HOOK ON ON Approx. 330 ohms 12 - 2 HOOK OFF ON Approx. 1000 ohms 12 - 2 TALK ON Approx. 3110 ohms
2. If the result of the inspection is not within the standard value, replace the satellite switch assembly.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the combination meter assembly. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662146-S14529122292014101300000) , Combination Meter. >
3. Remove the panel center assembly. CAUTION: Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin. Pull the panel center assembly slowly. Pulling with excessive force may damage the connector. On manual A/C models, disconnect the control cables from both sides of the heater and cooling unit assembly. NOTE: Remove the glove box pocket assembly on the passenger's side. Insert a plastic remover to the three areas shown by the arrows, and slightly lift up the panel center assembly. With the panel center assembly lifted up slightly, release the claw by using a clip remover wrapped with protective tape. Release the rest of the claws, and pull out the panel center assembly. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the panel center assembly.
4. Remove the navigation assembly. Remove the left and right screws, and partially pull out the navigation assembly. Disconnect the connector and remove the navigation assembly.
5. Remove the GPS antenna assembly. Tie a string to the GPS antenna assembly connector on the navigation unit side. NOTE: A string makes operation easier during installation. Remove the screw and harness clamp, and pull out the GPS antenna assembly cord from the combination meter side. When the GPS antenna assembly is pulled out, remove the string attached to the connector in step ( 1 ).

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Park the vehicle at the level place where there are enough area at the rear of the vehicle.
2. Attach the tape as the target point for standard at the floor rearward of the vehicle as shown in the figure below. NOTE: Standard tape width is about 30 - 50 mm (1.18 - 1.97 in) and brilliant color shall be used.
3. Confirm the following before checking the corresponding items. If the display is blank. Rearview camera image is not displayed. (Navigation screen is displayed normally.) Check the condition of back sensor connection. < Ref. to «CHECK EACH VEHICLE SIGNAL»(ref-662177-S25367342282014101300000) , INSPECTION, Navigation System. > Check the condition of rearview camera connection. < Ref. to «CHECK EACH CONNECTION»(ref-662177-S13478286582014101300000) , INSPECTION, Navigation System. > If the marker position is not aligned. Adjust the marker position according to the MARKER ADJUSTMENT MODE. < Ref. to «MARKER ADJUSTMENT MODE»(ref-662177-S18896944252014101300000) , ADJUSTMENT, Rearview Camera System. >

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Note. Align the grooves of the holder with the claws of accessory power supply socket.

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Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Note. Align the grooves of the holder with the claws of accessory power supply socket.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the cover - shift lever, the console box assembly and the panel center LWR. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662136-S01630721962014101300000) , Console Box. >
3. Remove the AUX input terminal. Release the claws. Remove the AUX input terminal assembly by pushing it into the console box.
4. Remove the panel center assembly. CAUTION: Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin. Pull the panel center assembly slowly. Pulling with excessive force may damage the connector. On manual A/C models, disconnect the control cables from both sides of the heater and cooling unit assembly. NOTE: Remove the glove box pocket assembly on the passenger's side. Insert a plastic remover to the three areas shown by the arrows, and slightly lift up the panel center assembly. With the panel center assembly lifted up slightly, release the claw by using a clip remover wrapped with protective tape. Release the rest of the claws, and pull out the panel center assembly. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the panel center assembly.
5. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Remove the screws, and partially pull out the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly.
6. Remove the clamp and remove the AUX (USB) terminal cord.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.