Subaru Outback: General Description
A: SPECIFICATION

B: COMPONENT
1. FRONT WIPER

- Wiper rubber
- Wiper blade ASSY
- Wiper arm ASSY
- Pivot cover B
- Wiper link ASSY
- Pivot cover C
- Wiper motor assembly
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 6 (0.61, 4.4)
T2: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
T3: 22 (2.24, 16.2)
T4: 32.1 (3.27, 23.7)
2. REAR WIPER

- Wiper rubber
- Wiper blade ASSY
- Wiper arm
- Wiper arm cover
- Pivot cap
- Wiper motor ASSY
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 7 (0.71, 5.2)
T2: 8 (0.82, 5.9)
3. WASHER TANK

- Front washer nozzle
- Washer hose
- Check valve
- Washer tank
- Washer tank cap
- Front washer motor
- Rear washer motor (OUTBACK model only)
- Grommet
- Rear washer nozzle (OUTBACK model only)
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T: 6 (0.61, 4.4)
C: CAUTION
- Connect the connectors and hoses securely during reassembly.
- After reassembly, make sure functional parts operates smoothly.
- Be careful with the airbag system wiring harness which passes near
electrical parts and switches.
- Yellow connectors and harnesses with yellow tapes around them are the
connectors and harnesses for the
airbag system. Using a tester above such circuits may cause malfunction of
airbag system. Follow the cautions
for the airbag system in this case. <Ref. to AB-9, CAUTION, General
Description.>
- When connecting the pipe hoses, be careful not to cause bend or
blockage.
- If even a small amount of silicon oil or grease enters tank and washer
fluid passages, an oil film will be
formed on the glass and will cause the wiper to chatter and judder. Make
sure that no oil comes into contact
with the system.
D: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL

2. GENERAL TOOL

NOTE:
Refer to the data described below, prepare the materials to make a front washer
nozzle adjustment tool.

Materials
- Vertebra of wiper blade which is to be discarded
- Vinyl tape
Steps of making a front washer nozzle adjustment tool

1. Bend the vertebra at the position 25 mm (0.98 in) away from its end by
45º.
2. Bend the vertebra at the position 29 mm (1.14 in) away from the other end by
45º.
3. Double up the vertebra so that the longer end (29 mm (1.14 in) ) comes upward.
4. Secure the vertebra with a vise (a) so that the tip clearance becomes 5 mm
(0.20 in).
5. Bend the vertebra at the position approximately 90 mm (3.54 in) away from the
bending point for the longer
end.
6. Check that the tip clearance is 5 mm (0.20 in), and secure the vertebra with
vinyl tape (b).
READ NEXT:
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
1. WIPER AND WASHER (FRONT)
Refer to "Front Wiper and Washer System" in the wiring diagram. <Ref. to
WI-169, WIRING DIAGRAM, Front
Wiper and Washer System.>
2. WIPER AND WASHE
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT
Remove the blade assembly.
1) Lift up the locking clip (A).
2) Turn the blade assembly in the arrow direction.
3) Press the arm in.
4) Pull out the arm while lifting it, and rem
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front wiper arm assembly.
CAUTION:
Follow the steps below when standing up the wiper arm. Not following the steps
may cause cont
SEE MORE:
The security indicator light flashes when the alarm system has been triggered.
Also, the number of flashes indicates the location of unauthorized intrusion or
the severity of impact on the vehicle.
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the indicator light
will illuminat
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not perform work with wet hands.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct. (When removing the headlight
RH)
3) Remove the front bumper face assembly. <Ref. to EI-39, REMOVAL, Front
Bumper.>
4) Remove the fender
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