Subaru Outback (BR): Scalp Cap
A: REPLACEMENT
1. MODEL WITHOUT ELECTRIC RETRACTABLE MIRROR
CAUTION:
- When removing the mirror, be careful not to damage the back surface
of mirror with a flat tip screwdriver.
- When installing the mirror, insert the connector and clip securely.
1) Operate the remote control mirror switch to face the mirror surface
upward.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the outer mirror.
- Disconnect the clips using a flat tip screwdriver.

- Disconnect the mirror heater connector. (Model with mirror heater)

4) Disconnect the claws and then remove the scalp cap.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to apply excessive force when removing the scalp cap, as the
lower hooks may become
damaged.

5) Engage the claws into the hole and install the scalp cap.

6) Check that all the claws are securely engaged.
2. MODEL WITH ELECTRIC RETRACTABLE MIRROR
CAUTION:
- When removing the mirror, be careful not to damage the back surface
of mirror with a flat tip screwdriver.
- When installing the mirror, insert the connector and clip securely.
1) Operate the remote control mirror switch to face the mirror surface
upward.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the outer mirror.
- Using a flat tip screwdriver, release the clips then remove the outer
mirror by sliding downward.

- Disconnect the mirror heater connector. (Model with mirror heater)

4) Disconnect the claws and then remove the outer mirror lower cover.

5) Disconnect the claws and then remove the scalp cap.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to apply excessive force when removing the scalp cap, as the
lower hooks may become
damaged.

6) Engage the claws into the hole and install the scalp cap.

7) Engage the claws into the hole and install the outer mirror lower cover.

8) Check that all the claws are securely engaged.
9) Install the outer mirror in the reverse order of removal.
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A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front door trim. <Ref. to EI-60, FRONT DOOR, REMOVAL, Door
Trim.>
2) Remove the outer mirror assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolts to remove outer mi
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear door trim. <Ref. to EI-61, REAR DOOR, REMOVAL, Door Trim.>
2) Remove the sealing cover.
CAUTION:
Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily bre
A: REMOVAL
1. USING WINDSHIELD GLASS KNIFE
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery. (Models with wiper deicer)
2) Remove the front pillar trim. <Ref. to EI-102, REMOVAL, Upper Inner Trim.>
SEE MORE:
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front door trim. <Ref. to EI-60, FRONT DOOR, REMOVAL, Door Trim.>
3) Remove the outer mirror assembly. <Ref. to GW-28, REMOVAL, Outer Mirror
Assembly.>
4) Remove the front door speaker assembly.
Remove the screws
1) Low fuel warning light
The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge shows “E”
even if the fuel tank contains fuel.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or a
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