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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Outer Mirror Assembly
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
Rear Door Glass
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
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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Moonroof (if equipped)
WARNING
Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof.
A person could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply
or if the vehicle is involved in an accident. To avoid serious personal injury caused
by entrapment, you must conform to
Defroster button
To defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows, press the defroster button “”.
When the “” button is pressed, the
air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly defog the windshield,
outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment, airflow is dire
