Front Sub Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Subaru Impreza. 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. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
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 Bumper Face - Front
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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: Removing Lower Side Of Bumper Face - Front
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5. Apply protective tape (A) to the light assembly - head.
6. Detach the flange section on the bumper face side from the bracket - front bumper side.
  CAUTION: Do not pull forcibly. It may damage the flange section on the bumper face - front side when it comes off from the claws of the bracket - front bumper.
  
  NOTE: Remove the bumper face - front according to the following procedures.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Bumper Face
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1. Remove the clips, turn over the mud guard, and insert a flat tip screwdriver with protection for damage prevention into the clearance between bumper and bracket. (a)
2. Push out the bumper with the flat tip screwdriver while pushing up the bumper from below. (b), (c)
3. Release the engagement of clips in the order of (d) to (g) while pushing up the bumper from below.
4. Perform the same procedures to remove the opposite side.
Remove the bolts, and remove the bumper beam COMPL - front.

Fig 4: Locating Bumper Beam Compl - Front Mounting Screws
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Remove the bolt, and then detach the front sub sensor. < Ref. to FRONT SUB SENSOR , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector.>

Fig 5: Removing Front Sub Sensor
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