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Power Window Control Switch: Removal

  1. MAIN SWITCH
    1. Remove the trim panel - front door. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Door Trim > FRONT DOOR .
    2. Remove the panel - power window main switch.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the trim panel - front door with the panel - power window main switch.
      1. Remove the screws and disconnect the connector.
        Fig 1: Removing Power Window Main Switch Panel
        G09484433Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      2. Release the claws, and then remove the panel - power window main switch.
        Fig 2: Identifying Power Window Main Switch Panel Claws
        G10408406Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      3. Release the claws, and then remove the switch - power window main.
      Fig 3: Identifying Power Window Main Switch Claws
      G09484435Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. SUB-SWITCH

    Switch - power window sub front 

    For removal of the switch - power window sub front on the passenger's seat, refer to the removal procedure of the switch - power window main. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS > POWER WINDOW CONTROL SWITCH  > MAIN SWITCH.

    Switch - power window sub rear 

    1. Remove the trim panel - rear door. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Door Trim > REAR DOOR .
    2. Remove the panel - power window sub switch rear.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the trim panel - rear door with the panel - power window sub switch rear.
      1. Insert a sheet of protective paper (a) between panel - power window sub switch rear and trim panel - rear door.
      2. Remove the screws and disconnect the connector.
        Fig 4: Locating Power Window Sub Switch Rear Panel
        G09484436Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      3. Release the claws, and then remove the panel - power window sub switch rear.
        Fig 5: Removing Power Window Sub Switch Rear Panel
        G09484437Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Release the claws, and then remove the switch - power window sub rear.
    Fig 6: Identifying Power Window Sub Rear Switch Claws
    G09484438Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.