Subaru Outback: General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
Refer to Body Repair Manual for the dimensions of the body.
B: COMPONENT
1. FRONT HOOD

- Insulator
- Front hood panel ASSY
- Front grille seal ASSY
- Front hood seal ASSY
- Front hood stopper
- Buffer (hood side)
- Damper stay ASSY
- Fender cover ASSY UPR
- Hinge
- Cowl panel seal
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 20 (2.04, 14.8)
T2: 25 (2.55, 18.4)
2. FRONT FENDER

Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
3. FRONT DOOR

- Front door panel
- Front door weather strip
- Sealing cover
- Checker
- Upper hinge
- Lower hinge
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
T2: 25 (2.55, 18.4)
T3: 30 (3.06, 22.1)
T4: 33 (3.36, 24.3)
4. REAR DOOR

- Rear door panel
- Rear door weather strip
- Sealing cover
- Rear door catcher
- Checker
- Upper hinge
- Lower hinge
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
T2: 25 (2.55, 18.4)
T3: 30 (3.06, 22.1)
T4: 33 (3.36, 24.3)
5. TRUNK LID PANEL

- Trunk release cable ASSY
- Trunk lid latch and actuator ASSY
- Striker
- Trunk lid panel ASSY
- Trunk lid inner handle
- Trunk lid key cylinder ASSY
- Weather strip
- Trunk lid stopper
- Trunk lid damper stay
- Trunk lid hinge ASSY
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
T2: 25 (2.55, 18.4)
6. REAR GATE

- Hinge
- Rear gate panel
- Rear gate latch and actuator
ASSY
- Striker
- Stopper rubber
- Buffer (rear gate side)
- Buffer (body side)
- Rear gate spacer (mounted to the
body)
- Rear gate cover
- Rear gate damper stay
- Rear gate drip rubber
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
T2: 16 (1.63, 11.8)
T3: 20 (2.04, 14.8)
T4: 25 (2.55, 18.4)
T5: 28 (2.86, 20.7)
C: CAUTION
Exterior body panels are heavy. When removing and installing them, do not
drop and damage the panels. Also,
be careful not to scratch the coated surfaces of the panels.
D: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL

2. GENERAL TOOL

READ NEXT:
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT HOOD INSULATOR
Release the clips to remove the front hood insulator.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse any clips damaged during removal. The damaged clip cannot fix the
insulator securely.
T
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the bumper face assembly.
Remove the clips, turn over the front mud guard, and disconnect the fog
light connector. (Model with
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A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front door trim. <Ref. to EI-60, FRONT DOOR, REMOVAL, Door Trim.>
3) Remove the outer mirror assembly. <Ref. to GW-28,
SEE MORE:
The mirror has a photosensor attached on the front and back sides. During nighttime
driving, these sensors detect distracting glare from vehicle headlights behind you
and automatically dim the mirror to eliminate glare and preserve your vision. For
this reason, use care not to cover the sens
*1: This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf (40 to
50 kgf) at the end of the wheel nut wrench. If you have tightened the wheel nuts
by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service
facility as soon as possible.
*2: For the wheel nut
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