Subaru Outback: Heater Duct
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front seats. <Ref. to SE-10, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the instrument panel face assembly. <Ref. to EI-76, REMOVAL,
Instrument Panel Assembly.>
3) Remove the rear heater duct.
- Pull off the floor carpet to disengage the rear heater duct slide lock.
- Release the claws, and then remove the rear heater duct LH and RH.

B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check installation condition of duct. Connect the duct properly if
defective.
2) Check that no foreign matter is mixed in the duct. Remove the foreign matter
if any.
Heater Vent Duct
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the instrument panel face assembly. <Ref. to EI-76, REMOVAL,
Instrument Panel Assembly.>
2) Remove the heater vent duct.
- Remove the screws, and then remove the front vent duct.

- Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the side vent duct
LH and RH.

B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check installation condition of duct. Connect the duct properly if
defective.
2) Check that no foreign matter is mixed in the duct. Remove the foreign matter
if any.
A/C Filter
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the glove box lid assembly.
- Remove the glove box damper.
- Release the stoppers and remove the glove box lid assembly by pulling it
toward you.

2) Remove the A/C filter.
- Release the lock and remove the A/C filter cover.

- Remove the A/C filter.

3) Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
B: INSPECTION
Check the A/C filter for dust or dirt, and clean or replace as necessary.
Diagnostics with Phenomenon
A: INSPECTION
Refer to "Diagnostics with Phenomenon" of "HVAC SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)" section.
<Ref. to AC(diag)-
13, Diagnostics with Phenomenon.>
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A: PROCEDURE
NOTE:
When the sunload sensor check is performed indoors or in the shade, it could be
diagnosed as sensor having
an open circuit. Always perform the inspection in direct sunlight.
Gener
A: LIST
NOTE:
When the sunload sensor check is performed indoors or in the shade, it could be
diagnosed as having an
open circuit. Always check the sunload sensor in direct sunlight.
NOTE:
*1: When
SEE MORE:
The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The ignition switch
will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the steering wheel slightly to the right
and left as you turn the key.
The key can be turned from “Acc” to “LOCK”
1. Remove the glove box.
(1) Open the glove box.
(2) Remove the damper shaft from the glove box.
(3) Pull out the glove box.
2. Remove the cover of the air filter.
3. Remove the air filter.
4. Replace the air filter element with a new one.
5. Reinstall the cover of the air filter.
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