Subaru Outback (BR): Front Speaker
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT SIDE SPEAKER
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front side speaker.
- Release the clips and claws, then detach the speaker cover.
CAUTION: Use a plastic clip remover for removal.
- Remove the screws.
Preparation tool: Stubby screwdriver
- Disconnect the connector and remove the front side speaker assembly.
NOTE: On the passenger's side, also disconnect the sunload sensor connector.
2. FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the gusset cover.
- Attach the protective tape (a) to the door trim.
- Release the clips and claws, then detach the gusset cover.
3) Remove the door trim assembly.
- Open the cover and remove the screw.
- Remove the clips in the order of (A) to (J) and remove the door trim assembly from the door panel.
CAUTION: When removing the door trim, be sure to remove the clips in the correct order. Forcibly removing clips may damage the door panel assembly.
NOTE: Insert a plastic clip remover into the slit at the bottom of the door trim, to lift the door trim.
- Remove the cables (a) and (b) from the cable holder of inner remote.
- Disconnect the harness connector and remove the door trim assembly.
4) Remove the front door speaker assembly.
- Remove the screws.
- Disconnect the harness connector and remove the front door speaker assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Speaker
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the door trim assembly.
- Open the cover and remove the screw.
- Remove the clips in the order of (A) to (H) and remove the door trim assembly from the door panel.
CAUTION: When removing the door trim, be sure to remove the clips in the correct order. Forcibly removing clips may damage the door panel assembly.
NOTE: Insert a plastic clip remover into the slit at the bottom edge of the door trim and lift the door trim.
- Remove the cables (a) and (b) from the cable holder of inner remote.
- Disconnect the harness connector and remove the door trim.
3) Remove the rear speaker assembly.
- Remove the screws.
- Disconnect the harness connector and remove the rear speaker assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
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Woofer
A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN MODEL
NOTE:
harman/kardon audio system only.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear shelf trim. <Ref. to EI-120, REMOVAL, Rear Shelf Trim.>
3) Remo
Antenna
A: REMOVAL
1. RADIO ANTENNA AMPLIFIER
Sedan model
1) Remove the rear quarter trim LH. <Ref. to EI-110, SEDAN MODEL, REMOVAL,
Rear Quarter Trim.>
2) Remove the radio antenna amplifier assemb
Steering Satellite Switch
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module.
<Ref. to AB-9,
CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Position the front wheels straight ahead. (Af
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Differential Gear Oil replacement
A: INSPECTION
1) Remove the filler plug, and then check the gear oil. Replace the gear oil if it is contaminated, deteriorated or cloudy. <Ref. to DI-23, REPLACEMENT, Differential Gear Oil.>
2) Check that the gear oil level is within -5 mm (- 0.2 in) from the bottom of the filler plug hole.
System alarm operation
The alarm system will give the following alarms when triggered:
● The vehicle’s horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash for 30
seconds.
● If any door (or the rear gate/trunk lid) remains open after the 30-second period,
the horn will continue to sound for a maximum
