Subaru Outback (BR): When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running
WARNING
A running engine can be dangerous. Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and
tools away from the cooling fan, belts and any other moving engine parts. Removing
rings, watches and ties is advisable.
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Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner
elements or specific bulbs.
Removing clips
There are several types of clips used for your vehicle
Type A clips
1. Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver until the center
portion of the clip is raise
Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. Refer to “Type A clips” F11-5.
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A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. <Ref. to CVT-55,
REMOVAL, Automatic Transmission
Assembly.>
2) Remove the extension case. <Ref. to CVT-138, REMOVAL, Extension Case.>
3) Remove the rear drive shaft. <Ref. to CVT-141, REMOVAL, Rear Drive Shaft.>
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CAUTION
● Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted cigarette in an
ashtray. This could cause a fire.
● Always extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them into the ashtray,
and then close the ashtray securely. If you keep the ashtray open, the fire of th
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