iWire Bulkhead Dash Harness Removal for Subaru

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

0:23 - Vin Plate, Side Skirts and Center Console 3:23 - Cluster and Driver Side Under Dash 6:30 - Glove Box and Stereo 9:01 - AC/Heater Controls 11:29 - Upper Dash 13:03 - Airbag Harness 15:43 - Final Dash Bar Removal 19:18 - Intertior Boxes 22:49 - ECU and Interior Harness 27:00 - Engine Plugs

[@TheGCJourney]

Wow, didn't realize what a huge amount of work it is just removing the harness. Never mind modifying or installing a custom one. Thank you for this video!

[@BrandonRoad]

An invaluable video. I went step by step with you and it all made sense. If you are going to pull the bulkhead harness, this is the way to do it! Take your laptop in the car and follow along. Thank you so much!

[@braschilester]

Greetings friends, thanks to you I started and I am finishing my subaru project, thank you I spent hours and days .. watching the videos again and again thanks friends ..

[@glopez045]

thank you guys for making this vid. would’ve had to call you guys with some questions haha. I’m still gonna call you guys tomorrow tho

[@jeff666p]

Getting nightmares from seeing all those wires. Don't know how you do it.

[@STR00Z]

Thank you so much for this video

[@zroboostscooby]

I am doing this set up soon thanks for the videos My car looks like yours 😁😁

[@graphene1487]

Currently needing to repair the driver side blend door actuator. Almost have the dash off. It sucks sooooo bad. I am not a mechanic 😔

[@412]

this was like the only good reference but i still got caught up a few times. Doesn't help previous owner messed with a lot of the wiring

[@tridyo43]

Not sure if this comment section is still monitored but I have a couple of questions. I am going through the process of replacing my automatic bulkhead harness with a matching (00 RS) manual harness. I'm just replacing the bulkhead (doing a transmission swap but nothing with the engine). Do I have to drain the cooling system in order to remove the white AC box, and do I need to discharge the AC system in order to remove cabin filter box?

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

You will have to drain the coolant and the discharge the AC system because both of the boxes that contain those fluids must come out.

[@tridyo43]

@@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538 Thanks!

[@jonasobado]

This is a great video. Question, is there a way to get to the ECU without taking apart the dash?

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

The ECU can easily be accessed without removing the dash. Just peel back the carpet on the passenger's side footwell and take the metal plate off that covers it.

[@Rustykrabz]

Is there a way to disconnect it from the wiring going under the passenger and driver side trim and behind each seat belt? Taking apart an 06 Impreza wagon and it looks like I’m going have to get into both seat belts and unplug.

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

GD models have to remove the front seats and access the B pillar for the doors to reach the connection between the bulkhead and front harnesses.

[@dopesniiper7063]

How do you disconnect the ABS Module that's connect to the whole harness that's in the engine. It's connected with the lights, side marker and horns to as well.

[@Teeboy-ey3on]

I have a 2013 Subaru Impreza Sport that has a bad bulk head wire according to the dealer. Is it safe to replace it with a used version from a salvaged car or modify it with an upgrade?

[@ismasese5458]

Hy i did mixed up the wiring socked for camshaft and injector both use 2 pins any help wih a diagram subaru 2.0

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

We aren't allowed to sell or redistribute Subaru's wiring diagrams but if you send us an email to [e-mail] with some more details we can see how we can help with your project. Thanks!

[@manifoldgaming1600]

The gauge cluster has 4 plugs on the harness side the 2 bigger ones and one goes to the fourway switch i can't find where the other one goes.

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

Our install video would better answer this question - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5-4Y6Gpq7ysd8k&ab_channel=iWireSubaruWiringSolutions

[@crycheck3585]

This is a great video, thanks for posting. How long did the removal take you guys, and how long would you expect it to take a hobbyist removing a bulkhead harness at a salvage yard?

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

Great question, it took us about an hour but we've done it a few times. I would say about 2 hours for a hobbyist.

[@alexdelaney3806]

I currently have a 1997 Impreza Coupe with a 1.8L engine… I am picking up a 2005 WRX with an EJ205 turbo engine. Is this a good swap if I have the full car at my disposal? Can I strip the WRX and swap it all into the 97 Impreza relatively simple? What should I look out for?

[@iwireinfo4738]

Let's chat specifics via email - [e-mail] :)

[@tonysweatman7302]

So what causes the harness to go bad

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

Age, elements, rodents!

[@jameshavenga4998]

Do y'all have a video doing this on a GD? How different are the 1st gen and 2nd gen as far as harness removal?

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

We don't have one specific for the GD but the process is basically the same. Remove the interior bit, then the dash bar, then the boxes. Finally unplug the harness :)

[@emilymakin3052]

How long did this entire job take you?

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

Great question, it took us about an hour but we've done it a few times. I would say about 2 hours for a hobbyist.

[@RideShootDrink]

Great video guys! I need to replace a leaking heater core, is there a way to cheat removing and installing a new one without removing the upper dash? Or I've gotta remove the whole thing to get to it? Thanks!

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

Unfortunately, to get to the heater core, you must remove the entire dash and the dash bar.

[@RideShootDrink]

@@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538 thank you for the clarification, much appreciated!

[@milkyway6724]

can this apply in subaru legacy as well?

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

Yes, this would apply to all Subarus

[@DanielGarcia-xb1uw]

Are there any extra bolts holding down the upper dash on an 02 forester? Followed step by step and it seems like the upper dash doesn't want to budge

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

Should be pretty much identical as far as I know. If it's not coming out easily though, keep looking for more bolts.

[@DanielGarcia-xb1uw]

@@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538 on the hunt! Lol. Are there any close to the windsheild?

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

@@DanielGarcia-xb1uw Yes there are 2 under the trim piece.