Light Control Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Upper Inner Trim.>
Release the clips and claws, then detach the grille speaker side. <Ref. to TWEETER , REMOVAL, Front Speaker.>
Remove the sensor - automatic light.
1. Release the claws of the panel COMPL - instrument UPR.
  CAUTION:
  - Secure minimum space for performing the operation. Do not remove the panel COMPL - instrument UPR. If the panel COMPL - instrument UPR is removed, it cannot be reinstalled unless the instrument panel is removed.
  - Be careful not to damage the sensor and interior trim.
  Fig 1: Releasing Claws Of Panel COMPL - Instrument UPR
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Release the claws, and pull out the sensor - automatic light from the panel COMPL - instrument UPR.
3. Disconnect the connector and remove the sensor - automatic light.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Sensor - Automatic Light
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.