CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
4SD
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Rear seat cushion.
c. Rear seat back.
d. Tire house trim.
e. C-pillar trim..
f. Rear package trim.
2. Remove the bolt A.

3. Remove the bolt B.

4. Remove the rear center seat belt.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal..
5HB
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the bolt.

3. Remove the rear center seat belt with the rear seat back..
4. Install in the reverse order of removal..
Rear Center Seat Belt Installation Note
Rotate the rear center seat belt lower anchor clockwise 180° and install it.

Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Timing Chain Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Visual Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector.
4. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor..
5. Visually inspect the MAF/IAT sensor for the following:
Damage, cracks, soiling
Rusted sensor terminal
...
Rear Door Trim Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Move the hook in the direction of arrow shown in the figure using a tape-lapped
flathead screwdriver and detach it from the rear door trim.
CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the rear door trim and assist handle cover to prevent
damag ...
Driving assist systems
In the Subaru Solterra, a range of advanced driving assist systems
work seamlessly in the background to enhance safety, stability, and overall driving
performance. These systems automatically respond to changing road and driving conditions;
however, they are designed to support the driver and ...