Front Sub Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
Remove the bumper face - front.
1. Remove the screws and clips, and turn over the mud guard - front, and then disconnect the connectors of the fog light assembly - front on the LH and RH sides. (Model with fog light)
  
  Fig 1: Removing Front Sub Sensor
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2. Remove the clips at the upper side of the bumper face - front.
3. Remove the clips from the fender.
4. Remove the clips at the lower side of the bumper face - front.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Front Bumper Face Clips
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5. Apply protective tape (A) to the light assembly - head.
6. Release the clips, and while pushing up the lower side (a) of the bumper face - front, remove in the order from (b) to (e).
  CAUTION: Do not pull forcibly. It may damage the flange sections of the bumper face - front.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Lower Side Bumper Face
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  NOTE: Detach the opposite side in the same manner.
Remove the bumper beam COMPL - front.
1. Remove the energy absorber - front bumper.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Front Bumper Energy Absorber
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2. Remove the bolts, and remove the bumper beam COMPL - front.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Bumper Beam Mounting Bolts
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Remove the bolt, and then detach the front sub sensor. < Ref. to FRONT SUB SENSOR , FRONT DOOR IMPACT SENSOR AND SATELLITE SAFING SENSOR, PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >

Fig 6: Removing Front Sub Sensor
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