Subaru Legacy 2015 Technicians Reference Booklet page 29

2015 Legacy and Outback
Note: The wiring harness for the sensor located in the middle of the defogger trim
(Sunload) has the shortest harness and there is a trim tab directly in front of the
area needed to see the sensor. Shift your line of sight from side to side of the
trim tab while working to release the locking tabs of the sensor.
The next step is to support the defogger trim panel to a height that allows enough room to work
without stressing the leading edge of the defogger trim panel. Support the trim panel approximately
2 inches away from center on both sides at an approximate height of 1 ½ inches. The objects
supporting the defogger panel should be firm enough to support the trim panel at the height
needed, without deforming the dash or scarring the trim panel.
1. Using a long screwdriver, apply gentle inward pressure at point A. The locking tab should
move to an unlocked position while pressure is applied.
2. Using another long screwdriver, apply gently upward pressure at point B. The locking tab
and sensor should clear the defogger trim panel on the side that is being released.
3. Remove the two screwdrivers.
4. Using a long screwdriver, apply gently upward pressure at point C.
Note: The pressure applied at point C must be balanced so that the previously
released side is not pushed back down.
5. Using another long screwdriver, apply gentle inward pressure at point D. The locking tab
should move to an unlocked position while pressure is applied.
6. Remove the screwdrivers.
7. Gently pull the sensor by hand away from the defogger trim panel.
8. Tie a long string (Approximately 4 feet), below the sensor electrical connector.
9. If the dash panel is being removed, perform the release procedure to both sensors.
Secure Sensor
New Technology Training
A D
B C
Removing Sensor
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