1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
g. B-pillar upper trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. Tire house trim.
j. Trunk side upper trim (5HB).
k. C-pillar trim.
l. Map light.
m. Sunvisor.
n. Assist handle.
o. Headliner.
4. Pull in the direction of the arrows and detach the tabs.

5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Remove the interior light.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
After installing the wiring harness, reinforce the urethane that was cut when removing the valve housing with vinyl tape.
Interior Light Bulb Removal/Installation
Map Light Bulb Removal/InstallationA/C Unit Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
CAUTION:
If a non-specified grease is used, it may result in abnormal noise or improper
operation of the links. Apply only the specified grease to each link.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
X: Applicable— ...
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the
following conditions
(severe driving conditions) apply.
Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used ...
Automatic air conditioning system
In the Subaru Solterra, the automatic air conditioning system intelligently
regulates airflow distribution and fan speed in real time, ensuring that the interior
climate remains consistent with the selected temperature settings for maximum comfort
and efficiency.
Air conditioning controls
...