Auto A/C Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the center panel assembly.
CAUTION: Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin.
1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the meter visor.
  
  Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape On Meter Visor
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2. Insert a finger into the air vent grille and release the left and right clips at the top of the center panel. (A), (B)
3. Insert a finger into the air vent grille and release the left and right clips at the center of the center panel. (C), (D)
4. Release the clips at the bottom of the center panel and remove the center panel assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Clips From Bottom Of Center Panel
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Remove the audio assembly.
1. Remove the left and right screws, and partially pull the audio out from center console.
2. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the audio assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Audio Assembly
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Remove the navigation assembly. (model with navigation)
1. Remove the left and right screws.
2. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the navigation assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Navigation Assembly (Model With Navigation)
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Remove the control panel.
1. Remove the screws and release the clip.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Control Panel Mounting Screws
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2. Pull forward the control module and disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Control Module Connector
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