WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.
When the passenger's seat is removed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS after installing the passenger's seat..
When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS..
Side Cover
Driver-side
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Remove the battery cover..
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more
..
4. Remove the front seat..
5. Operate the lift lever in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.

6. Insert a fastener remover from the position of arrow (2) shown in the figure, and remove the lift lever cover by disengaging the tab.
7. Remove the screws, then remove the lift lever in the direction of the arrow.

8. After operating the recliner knob in the upward direction (3), cut the area indicated in the figure, then remove the recliner knob in the direction of arrow (4).

CAUTION:
The seat back folds forward when the recliner knob is operated. Be careful when operating the recliner knob.
9. Remove the screw.
10. Pull the side cover (front door side) in the order of (5), (6), (7) shown in the figure to disengage the fastener and tab.

11. Remove the front seat side cover (front door side).
12. Remove the fastener left to the front seat frame and install it to the original position of the cover.
13. Remove the screw.
14. Remove the screws, and pull the side cover (rear console side) in the order of (8), (9), (10) shown in the figure to disengage the fastener and tab.

15. Remove the front seat side cover (rear console side).
16. Remove the fastener left to the front seat frame and install it to the original position of the cover.
17. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger-side
1. After operating the recliner knob in the upward direction (1), cut the area indicated in the figure, then remove the recliner knob in the direction of arrow (2).

CAUTION:
The seat back folds forward when the recliner knob is operated. Be careful when operating the recliner knob.
2. Remove the screws, and pull the side cover (front door side) in the order of (3), (4), (5) shown in the figure to disengage the tab.

3. Remove the front seat side cover (front door side).
4. Remove the screws, and pull the side cover (rear console side) in the order of (6), (7), (8) shown in the figure to disengage the tab.

5. Remove the front seat side cover (rear console side).
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Seat Cover Removal/Installation [Vehicles With Power Seat System]
Front Seat Cushion Trim Removal/InstallationPower sources that can be used
To properly charge the Subaru Solterra, it is essential to use an
external power source that fully meets the specified electrical requirements. Always
verify that the selected power source complies with these conditions before initiating
the charging process to ensure safe and efficient operat ...
Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the liftgate latch and lock actuator.
6. Install in the reverse order o ...
Gauges and meters
In the Subaru Solterra, the gauges and meters are designed to provide
the driver with clear, real-time driving information, helping to maintain awareness
of vehicle performance, battery condition, and overall system status during every
journey.
Meter display
■ Locations of gauges and meter ...