Subaru Outback (BR): Roof Molding
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) Using a flat tip screwdriver, slide the internal clip in the direction of
arrow.

Right: Slide toward vehicle front.
Left: Slide toward vehicle rear.
4) Remove the clip from the stud on the body by sliding it.
- Sedan model: 6 clips per side

- OUTBACK model: 1 clip per side

5) Remove the roof molding from the vehicle body by pulling it upward.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Remove the clips from the roof molding and attach them on the stud on
body.
CAUTION:
- Any clips damaged during roof molding removal must be replaced with
new parts.
- While installing the roof molding, be careful not to catch the glass
molding with the tip of the front
side and rear side.

2) Apply the front end of roof molding to the front window, and attach the
front positioning clip to the rivet on
body.

- Windshield
- Positioning clip
- Roof molding
- Rivet
- Clip
3) While pressing the roof molding from above, connect the roof molding with
clips.
Roof Rail
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the roof trim. <Ref. to EI-145, OUTBACK MODEL, REMOVAL, Roof Trim.>
2) Remove the curtain airbag module. <Ref. to AB-66, OUTBACK MODEL, REMOVAL,
Curtain Airbag Module.>
CAUTION:
- Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the
airbag module. <Ref. to AB-9,
CAUTION, General Description.>
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
3) Remove the eight installing nuts.

B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
When removing or installing the roof rail, be careful not to scratch the body
panel with the stud bolt
of roof rail.
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N*m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
READ NEXT:
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
A: REMOVAL
1. CENTER PANEL ASSY
1) Attach the protective tape (a) to the meter visor.
2) Remove the center panel assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so
SEE MORE:
To lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward
the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front.
Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.
Locking without the key
1) Rotate the lock lever rearward.
2) Close the door.
To lock the door
A: REMOVAL
1) Shift the select lever or gear shift lever to neutral.
2) Release the parking brake.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
4) Loosen the wheel nuts.
5) Lift up the vehicle.
6) Remove the rear wheels.
7) Drain differential gear oil. <Ref. to DI-23, REPLACEMENT,
Different
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