Replacing an air filter

1. Remove the glove box.

(1) Open the glove box.

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the glove box.

(3) Pull out the glove box.

(3) Pull out the glove box.

2. Remove the air filter.

2. Remove the air filter.

3. Replace the air filter element with a

3. Replace the air filter element with a new one.

The arrow mark on the filter must

The arrow mark on the filter must point UP.

4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect

4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect the damper shaft.

5. Close the glove box.

6. LABEL installation
(1) Fill out the information on the service label (small).

1) Service label

1) Service label

(2) Attach the service label to the driver’s side door pillar.

1) Caution label

1) Caution label

(3) Attach the caution label next to the air filter as shown in the illustration.

    See also:

    Locking the doors
    Press the “” button to lock all doors and rear gate (Outback). An electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once. If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) i ...

    Recommended grade and viscosity
    Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different brands together. For details, refer to “Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil”. ...

    Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment
    WARNING ● Always stop the engine and apply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from moving. ● Always let the engine cool down. Engine parts become very hot when the engine is ru ...