Subaru Outback manuals

Subaru Outback (BR): Scalp Cap

A: REPLACEMENT

1. MODEL WITHOUT ELECTRIC RETRACTABLE MIRROR

CAUTION:

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.

  1. Disconnect the clips using a flat tip screwdriver.

Subaru Outback. Glass/Windows/Mirrors

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

Subaru Outback. Glass/Windows/Mirrors

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.

Subaru Outback. Glass/Windows/Mirrors

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

Subaru Outback. Glass/Windows/Mirrors

6) Check that all the claws are securely engaged.

2. MODEL WITH ELECTRIC RETRACTABLE MIRROR

CAUTION:

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.

  1. Using a flat tip screwdriver, release the clips then remove the outer mirror by sliding downward.

Subaru Outback. Glass/Windows/Mirrors

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

Subaru Outback. Glass/Windows/Mirrors

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

Subaru Outback. Glass/Windows/Mirrors

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.

Subaru Outback. Glass/Windows/Mirrors

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

Subaru Outback. Glass/Windows/Mirrors

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

Subaru Outback. Glass/Windows/Mirrors

8) Check that all the claws are securely engaged.

9) Install the outer mirror in the reverse order of removal.

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 Windshield Glass

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.>

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