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Removal & Installation

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  1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. Remove instrument panel front cover (A). See Fig 1 .
    NOTE: Before removing screws, apply a few turns of butyl tape to the tip of the service tool. This prevents the screw from falling during removal. See Fig 2
  3. Remove retaining screws (B). Detach center panel (C) while disconnecting connector.
  4. Remove 2 screws.
  5. Remove radio and security control module together while disconnecting connector. For radio removal procedure, see Figure .
  6. Install in reverse order of removal procedure.
    NOTE: Tighten bolts securely so that they do not come loose.
Fig 1: Removing Security Control Module (1 Of 2)
G00189408Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Removing Security Control Module (2 Of 2)
G00189409Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.