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High-mounted Stop Light: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to  AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION 
  • Side impact sensor (under the rear center seat) for the airbag system is located under the front center of the rear seat cushion. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed. 
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  2. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly and the backrest assembly. Ref. to SEATS>REAR SEAT>REMOVAL
  3. Remove the trim panel assembly C pillar LWR and the trim panel assembly C pillar. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>REMOVAL
  4. Remove the trim panel assembly rear shelf. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR SHELF TRIM>REMOVAL
  5. Remove the cover tape.
    G14612389Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the light assembly high-mounted.
    1. Release the claws.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the light assembly high-mounted.
      G14612390Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.