Subaru Outback (BR): Temperature sensors

1) Solar sensor
2) Interior air temperature sensor
The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are
delicate. If they are treated incorrectly and become damaged, the system may not
be able to control the interior temperature correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors,
observe the following precautions:
– Do not subject the sensors to impact.
– Keep water away from the sensors.
– Do not cover the sensors.
The sensors are located as follows:
– Solar sensor: beside the speaker grille on the dashboard
– Interior air temperature sensor: on the side of the driver-side part of the center
panel
– Outside temperature sensor: behind front grille.
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Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or other
obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. Since the condenser is
located in front of the radiator, thi
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows open for a few minutes
to allow outside air to circulate into the heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner.
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A: COMPONENT
1. FRONT UNDER COVER
Small type
Medium type
Large type
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T: 17.5 (1.78, 12.9)
2. FLOOR UNDER PROTECTOR
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
3. FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
Fuel tank protector RH
F
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the collector cover. (turbo model)
3) Remove the air intake boot assembly. (non-turbo
model) <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8, INSTALLATION,
Air Intake Boot.>
4) Remove the intercooler. (turbo model) <Ref. to
IN(H4DOTC)-17, REMOVAL,
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