Subaru Outback (BR): Rear Bumper
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear combination light assembly.
1. Remove the trunk room trim. <Ref. to EI-127, REMOVAL, Trunk Room Trim.>
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Release the nuts and clips, then remove the rear combination light assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the clips.
1. Remove the clips and detach the rear combination light covers.
2. Release the bolts and clips, then pull out the rear combination light
assembly to the vehicle rear.
3. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear combination light assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the clips.
2) Remove the rear bumper face assembly.
- Remove the clips inside the wheel housing.
- Remove the clips at the lower side of rear bumper.
- Detach the (b) and (c) while pulling up (a) of the bumper.
- Detach (e) while pulling up the bumper (d).
- Detach the opposite side in the same manner.
- Detach in order from (f) to (h) while pulling up center part of the
bumper face.
CAUTION:
Do not pull with a excessive force. Otherwise the bracket installation area may
be damaged.
3) Remove the rear bumper beam assembly.
- Remove the energy absorber foam.
- Remove the nuts, and remove the rear bumper beam assembly from vehicle
body.
NOTE:
After all nuts are removed, raise the rear bumper beam assembly a little to
remove it from vehicle body.
4) Remove bumper brackets.
5) Remove the reflex reflector. (OUTBACK model)
- Press the claws of reflex reflector from the back of the bumper face.
- Remove the reflex reflector.
B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
If the bumper face comes off too easily, adjust the hook of the bracket side.
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". <Ref. to EI-6, REAR BUMPER,
COMPONENT,
General Description.>
C: REPAIR
Refer to the front bumper repair. <Ref. to EI-45, REPAIR, Front Bumper.>
Side Sill Spoiler
A: REMOVAL
Remove the clips and detach the side spoiler.
- Side sill garnish ASSY (sedan
model)
- Garnish ASSY front fender (OUTBACK
model)
- Garnish ASSY front door (OUTBACK
model)
- Garnish ASSY rear door (OUTBACK
model)
- Garnish ASSY rear quarter (OUTBACK
model)
- Side sill garnish ASSY (OUTBACK
model)
B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
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A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the body.
1) Remove the roof rail assembly. (OUTBACK model) <Ref. to EI-59, REMOVAL,
Roof Rail.>
2) Turn over the front end of roof molding.
3) Us
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT DOOR
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the gusset cover.
Attach the protective tape (a) to the door trim.
Release the clips and claws, then detach the guss
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the clips, and remove the instrument panel side cover LH.
3) Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
Remove the clips and data li
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A: WIRING DIAGRAM
B: INSPECTION
Engine Oil
A: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the
under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting
smoke or causing a fire.
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Remove the oil level gauge and wipe away the
oil.
3) Rei
General Description
A: COMPONENT
Models other than C6 model
C6 model
Gasket
Spring
Chamber
Rear exhaust pipe
Cushion rubber (without protrusion)
Self-locking nut
Gasket
Muffler
Bolt
Center exhaust pipe front upper
cover
Rear catalytic converter upper
cover
Center exhaust pipe
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