Subaru Outback (BR): Removing and reinstalling clips
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 raised.
2. Remove the clips with a flat-head screwdriver using leverage.
Type B clips
1. Pull out the center portion of the clip using a flat-head screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
2. Pull the protruded center portion to remove the entire body of the clip.
Type C clips
1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using a Phillips screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised.
2. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.
Reinstalling clips
Type A clips
Type B clips
Type C clips
Insert the clip without the center portion first and then push the center portion of the clip into the hole.
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Removing air intake duct
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.
Pulling off the fender lining
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
Engine hood
To open the hood:
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield, return them to their original
positions.
2. Pull the hood release knob under the instrument panel.
3. Release the secon
SEE MORE:
DTC P1160, P1443, P1492, P1493, P1494, P1495, P1496, P1497, P1498, P1499,
P1518, P1560, P2096, P2097, P2101, P2102, P2103, P2109, P2122, P2123, P2127,
P2128, P2135, P2138, P2227, P2228
DA:DTC P1160 RETURN SPRING FAILURE
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC P2101. <Ref. to EN(H4SO)(diag)-267,
DTC P2101 THROTTLE
ACTUATOR CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE, Diagnostic Procedure with
Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC).>
DB:DTC P1443 VENT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE FUNC
Before starting out on a trip
● Check that the vehicle and vehicle-tohitch mounting are in good condition.
If any problems are apparent, do not tow the trailer.
● Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the trailer attached. If the
vehicle is tipped sharply up at the front and down at the rear, check the t
