Dash Pad - Subaru Legacy 2015 Technicians Reference Booklet

2015 Legacy and Outback

Dash Pad

The construction of the dash pad, instrument panel wiring harness, bulkhead wiring harness, and
steering beam, make it necessary to remove the dash pad and steering beam separately. The
instructions for servicing these parts are covered in detail in the service manual. The following
information and precautions need to be observed to prevent unnecessary work and possible
damage to vehicle components.
The Sunload sensor and Automatic Headlight sensor have been separated.
Note: DTCs for the Sunload sensor and can generate from use inside a shop.
The wiring harnesses that connect to these components are short and very difficult to
reach once they have fallen into the dash pad. The sensors are mounted to the front defogger
trim panel which must be lifted on the trailing edge to allow servicing of the sensors. The forward
leading edge of the front defogger trim panel must not disengage from the dash pad. The
entire dash pad will need to be removed from the vehicle and disassembled, to re-seat the
forward leading edge of the front defogger trim panel.
Automatic Headlight Sensor
The Automatic Headlight sensor is located on the outside edge of the trim panel and Sunload
sensor is towards the middle of the trim panel. Confirm operation and identification before
beginning removal.
Begin by removing the speaker covers from each end of the front defogger trim. Next, use a trim
stick and slowly pry up the trailing edge of the front defogger trim. Use several pry points across
the trim panel.
Note: Apply downward pressure to the leading edge of the defogger trim panel while
prying up on the trailing edge.
New Technology Training
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Sunload and Automatic Headlight Sensor Locations
Removing Sunload Sensor
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June 2014