Subaru Outback (BR): Removing and reinstalling clips
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 raised.
2. Remove the clips with a flat-head screwdriver using leverage.
Type B clips
1. Pull out the center portion of the clip using a flat-head screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
2. Pull the protruded center portion to remove the entire body of the clip.
Type C clips
1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using a Phillips screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised.
2. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.
Reinstalling clips
Type A clips
Type B clips
Type C clips
Insert the clip without the center portion first and then push the center portion of the clip into the hole.
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Removing air intake duct
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.
Pulling off the fender lining
It is necessary to pull off the fender lining when replacing some bulbs.
1. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully in the opposite direction
of the bulb to be replaced.
2. Stop the eng
Engine hood
To open the hood:
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield, return them to their original
positions.
2. Pull the hood release knob under the instrument panel.
3. Release the secon
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Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blades are not frozen to
the windshield or rear window.
If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the
following procedure.
● To thaw the windshield wiper blades, use the defroster with the airflow selectio
Foreword
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