Entertainment System (Except Wrx): Removal & Installation Subaru XV GP

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. Open the cover and remove the screw. Remove the clips, and remove the trim panel - front door from the panel assembly - front door. NOTE: It is easier to remove the door trim if the removal is performed from the gray arrow section. Detach the door lock cable (a) and door open cable (b) from the remote assembly - door. Disconnect the harness connector and remove the trim panel - front door.
3. Remove the front door speaker assembly. Remove the screws. Disconnect the connector, and remove the front door speaker assembly.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Note. Attach the door lock cable (a - end ball: small) to the upper side, and attach the door open cable (b - end ball: large) to the lower side.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the trim panel - rear door. Open the cover and remove the screw. Remove the clips, and remove the trim panel - rear door from the panel assembly - rear door. NOTE: It is easier to remove the door trim if the removal is performed from the gray arrow section. Detach the door lock cable (a) and door open cable (b) from the remote assembly - door. Disconnect the harness connector and remove the trim panel - rear door.
3. Remove the rear speaker assembly. Remove the screws. Disconnect the connector behind the speaker and remove the rear speaker assembly.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Note. Attach the door lock cable (a - end ball: small) to the upper side, and attach the door open cable (b - end ball: large) to the lower side.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
2. Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR on the left and right sides. Pull the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR towards the center of the vehicle. Insert long-nose pliers into the top part of the trim, grip the tether clip with the pliers and twist 90° in that position. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the pillar trim surface and curtain airbag module when inserting the pliers. Holding the tether clip twisted as in the previous step, remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR from the tether clip. Remove the clips, and remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR.
3. Release the claws, and then remove the cover side sill - front INN on LH and RH sides.
4. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Push the corners of the rear seat cushion from above. While pushing the corners of the rear seat cushion from above, pull the knob of the hook - seat cushion rear towards yourself. While pulling the knob towards yourself, disconnect the hooks by lifting up the rear seat cushion. NOTE: Pull the left side of the knob to disconnect the LH side hook, and pull the right side of the knob to disconnect the RH side hook. Remove the hook (A) by pushing it back while lifting the front side of the rear seat cushion, and remove the rear seat cushion.
5. Release the clips and claws, and remove the cover side sill - rear INN on LH and RH sides. CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the cover side sill - rear INN.
6. Remove the trim panel - center pillar LWR on the left and right sides. Release the clip by pulling the trim panel - center pillar LWR toward you. Expand the claws of the trim panel - center pillar LWR outward, and remove it from the trim panel - center pillar UPR. CAUTION: Do not expand the trim panel - center pillar LWR excessively. Doing so may damage the trim. NOTE: First release the claw located to the front of the vehicle.
7. Remove the trim panel - center pillar UPR on the left and right sides. Remove the cover through (a), and remove the seat belt anchor bolt. Remove the bolt on the lower side of the trim panel - center pillar UPR. Remove the clip by pulling the upper part of the trim toward you, and while lowering the entire trim, remove the trim panel - center pillar UPR. CAUTION: Do not reuse the upper clips of the trim panel - center pillar UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.
8. Remove the clips, and remove the trim panel - rear pillar UPR on the left and right sides. (4 door model)
9. Remove the screws and clips, and remove the trim panel - rear quarter pillar UPR on the left and right sides. (5 door model/XV model)
10. Remove the light assembly - map. Remove the lens and detach the screws. Disconnect the connector and remove the light assembly - map.
11. Remove the left and right sun visor assembly. Remove the screws and remove the sun visor assembly. Press both sides of the hook - sun visor using a flat tip screwdriver. Remove the hook - sun visor by pulling it toward you.
12. Remove the light assembly - room. Remove the lens and detach the screws. Disconnect the connector and remove the light assembly - room.
13. Remove all assist rails. Remove the cap (a) by pulling the both sides of the cap (a) using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with a protection tape. Pull the assist grip toward you (to the vehicle center) and remove the metal clip from the bracket.
14. Remove the garnish - roof. (Model with sunroof)
15. Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. Remove the clips and the Velcro tape behind the room light. Remove the weather strip - body side flange from the front/rear and left/right doors, and lower the trim panel - roof assembly.
16. Disconnect the harness connector and terminal, and remove the mounting nut (A).
17. Pull out the antenna from the roof top.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Note. For application of feeder cord, refer to installation procedure of the trim panel - roof assembly. < Refer. to INSTALLATION , Roof Trim. > Check the installation status of the tether clips and install the trim panel - front pillar UPR.

Tightening torque

Radio antenna: 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". < Refer. to «CAUTION»(ref-560375-S15420108262013061300000) , 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. < Refer. to «PROCEDURE»(ref-560375-S26212427882013061300000) , 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. < Refer. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-560375-S32259960362013061300000) , 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. Measure the resistance between connector terminals of the satellite switch. Audio operation Switch Switch operation Terminal No. Standard VOL (+) VOL (-) SEEK ( ) SEEK ( ) All OFF 6 and 12 Approx. 100 kohms MODE OFF 11 and 12 Approx. 100 kohms VOL (+) ON 6 and 12 Approx. 1, 010 ohms VOL (-) ON 6 and 12 Approx. 3, 210 ohms Preset CH UP/SEEK ( ) ON 6 and 12 Approx. less than 1 ohms Preset CH DOWN/SEEK ( ) ON 6 and 12 Approx. 330 ohms MODE ON 11 and 12 Approx. less than 1 ohms Handsfree operation Switch Switch operation Terminal No. Standard HOOK ON HOOK OFF TALK All OFF 11 and 12 Approx. 100 kohms HOOK ON ON 11 and 12 Approx. 330 ohms HOOK OFF ON 11 and 12 Approx. 1, 010 ohms TALK ON 11 and 12 Approx. 3, 210 ohms
2. If the result of the measurement is not at the standard, replace the satellite switch assembly.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. 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.
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. Insert a plastic remover to the three areas shown by the arrows, and lift up the panel center assembly slightly. 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.

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. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the meter or instrument panel. Pay particular attention to avoid damaging the meter glass. Release the lock, tilt the steering column to the lowest end and fully extend the column by the telescopic system. Release the screws and clips, then detach the meter visor assembly. Remove the screws, disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter assembly.
3. 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.
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. Insert a plastic remover to the three areas shown by the arrows, and lift up the panel center assembly slightly. 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 navigation assembly. Remove the left and right screws, and partially pull out the navigation assembly. Disconnect the connector and remove the navigation assembly.
6. Remove the GPS antenna assembly. Tie a string to the GPS antenna assembly harness 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 harness 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.

Tightening torque

4 door model

Rearview camera (bracket): 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

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

5 door model/XV model

Rearview camera (bracket (nut)): 4.5 N.m (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

Rearview camera (ground (bolt)): 13 N.m (1.33 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Garnish assembly - rear gate: 4.5 N.m (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

Arm assembly - rear wiper: 8 N.m (0.82 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

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1. Park the vehicle at the level place where there is 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. < Refer. to «CHECK EACH VEHICLE SIGNAL»(ref-560398-S02020846502013061300000) , INSPECTION, Navigation System. > Check the condition of rearview camera connection. < Refer. to «CHECK EACH CONNECTION»(ref-560398-S00990538992013061300000) , INSPECTION, Navigation System. > If the marker is not displayed. If the marker position is not aligned. Adjust the marker position according to the MARKER ADJUSTMENT MODE. < Refer. to «MARKER ADJUSTMENT MODE»(ref-560398-S37808071262013061300000) , 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. NOTE: On CVT models, shift the select lever into "D" before disconnecting the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the console box assembly. Release the claws, and then remove the boot - hand brake. Move the seat forward, and remove the bolts after detaching the left and right caps. Remove the screws and clips, disconnect the harness connector and remove the console box assembly.
3. Remove the AUX input terminal. Remove the claws at four locations. Remove the AUX input terminal assembly by pushing it into the console box.
4. Remove the cover - shift lever. Remove the shift knob. (MT model) Release the clips and claws, then pull up the cover - shift lever.
5. Remove the panel center LWR RH. Remove the screws and clips. Release the claws, and pull the panel center LWR RH to remove.
6. 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.
7. 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. Insert a plastic remover to the three areas shown by the arrows, and lift up the panel center assembly slightly. 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.
8. 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.
9. Remove the harness clamp and remove the AUX terminal harness.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

Console box assembly: 6.5 N.m (0.66 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)