Subaru Outback (BR): Remote Openers
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT HOOD OPENER
1) Remove the opener lever.
- Remove the cable.
- Remove the nut, and detach the opener lever.
2) Remove the following parts and remove the cable clip and cable.
- Front hood lock ASSY: <Ref. to SL-51, REMOVAL, Front Hood Lock Assembly.>
- Instrument panel lower cover: <Ref. to EI-64, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cover.>
2. FUEL FLAP OPENER
1) Remove the pull handle cover.
- Open the cover by using a flat tip screwdriver.
- Remove the screw and remove the pull handle cover.
2) Remove the opener handle.
- Remove the nut.
- Remove the cable from opener pull handle.
3) Remove the rear quarter trim RH. (OUTBACK model) <Ref. to EI-114, OUTBACK MODEL, REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
4) Remove the trunk room trim (RH). (Sedan model) <Ref. to EI-127, TRUNK ROOM TRIM, REMOVAL, Trunk Room Trim.>
5) Remove the fuel lock inside the quarter panel.
- Press the claws of the fuel lock.
- While keeping the condition in step (1), pull the fuel lock to the rearward of the vehicle.
6) Remove the lower inner trim. <Ref. to EI-96, REMOVAL, Lower Inner Trim.>
7) Remove the cable from the clip.
- Sedan model
- OUTBACK model
B: INSTALLATION
1) Before installation, check the following items.
- Cable is free from deformation such as fray.
2) Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". <Ref. to SL-4, FRONT HOOD LOCK AND REMOTE OPENERS, COMPONENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
Check if the front hood and fuel flap operate normally.
Ignition Key Lock
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the steering column. <Ref. to PS-26, REMOVAL, Steering Column.>
3) Remove the ignition key lock.
- Secure the steering column in a vise.
- Drill out the bolts and remove the ignition key lock.
4) Install the ignition key lock.
- Secure the ignition key lock to the steering column.
- Use new bolts. Tighten the bolt until the bolt head is broken (bolt head wrenched off).
B: INSPECTION
1) Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
2) Measure the resistance between ignition switch terminals.
Preparation tool: Circuit tester
3) Replace the ignition switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.
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Key Lock Cylinders
A: REPLACEMENT
1. FRONT DOOR
1) Raise the front door glass to the top position.
2) Remove the door trim. <Ref. to EI-60, FRONT DOOR, REMOVAL, Door Trim.>
3) Remove the sealing cover.
CAUTION:
Keyless Entry Control Module
A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN MODEL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear shelf trim. <Ref. to EI-120, REMOVAL, Rear Shelf Trim.>
3) Remove the keyless entry control module.
Keyless Transmitter
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
For C6 model, refer to Transmitter. <Ref. to SL-75, REMOVAL, Transmitter.>
1. KEYLESS TRANSMITTER BATTERY
CAUTION:
To prevent static electricity damage to the keyless transmitte
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Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing and polishing.
Use a good quality polish and wax and apply them according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Wax or polish when the painted surface is cool.
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