Subaru Outback (BR): General Description of Exterior Body Panels
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
f
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:
WARNING
There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your
reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive
after taking them, it may increase your, your passengers’ and other persons’ risk
of being involved in a serious or fatal
A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN MODEL
1) Remove the rear seat cushion.
Pull up the seat cushion and release the hook.
CAUTION:
If the hook is removed from vehicle body, replace the hook with the new part to
avoid the deterioration
of seat securing.
Remove the hook (A) by pushing it back while lifting th
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