Light Control Sensor: Removal

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.

NOTE: The light control sensor is integrated with the sunload sensor.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the light control sensor.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the sensors and interior trims when removing.

Release the claws and clips, then detach the side speaker cover (RH).

Fig 1: Identifying Side Speaker Cover (RH) Claws And Clips
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Push out the light control sensor by pressing the left and right claws.
Disconnect the connector, and remove the light control sensor.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Light Control Sensor Connector
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