Subaru Outback (BR): Maintenance tips
Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner
elements or specific bulbs.
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Removing clips
There are several types of clips used for your vehicle
Type A clips
1. Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver until the center
portion of the clip is raise
Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. Refer to “Type A clips” F11-5.
It is necessary to pull off the fender lining when replacing some bulbs.
1. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully in the opposite direction
of the bulb to be replaced.
2. Stop the eng
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A: REMOVAL
1. TRUNK LID DAMPER STAY
1) Open the trunk lid.
2) Remove the trunk lid damper stay.
Float the lock pin using a flat tip screwdriver, etc. and slide it.
Remove the trunk lid damper stay by pulling the damper stay mounting
point.
2. TRUNK LID HINGE
1) Open the trunk lid.
2) Remove
WARNING
Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner element removed. The air cleaner
element not only filters intake air but also stops flames if the engine backfires.
If the air cleaner element is not installed when the engine backfires, you could
be burned.
CAUTION
When replacing the a
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