Subaru Outback (BR): Replacing the air cleaner element
Replace the air cleaner element according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Under extremely dusty conditions, replace it more frequently. It is recommended that you always use genuine SUBARU parts.
Non-turbo models
1) Hydraulic hose
2) Connector
3) Connector cable
4) Clamp
5) Clips
1. Remove the hydraulic hose in the power steering system from the clip on the right side of the air cleaner case.
2. Unplug the connector that is attached to the top of the air cleaner case.
3. To remove the connector cable from the air cleaner case, remove the clip that is attached to the connector cable from the guide lug on the right side of the air cleaner case.
4. Loosen the screw on the clamp.
5. Unsnap the two clips holding the air cleaner case cover.
6. Open the air cleaner case and remove the air cleaner element.
7. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case and case cover with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner element.
8. To install the air cleaner case, insert the three projections on the air cleaner case into the slits on the air cleaner case cover.
9. Install the removed or loosened parts in the reverse order of removal.
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Turbo models
1) Air intake duct 2) Air cleaner case 3) Clamp
1. Remove the hydraulic hose in the power steering system from the clip on the
air intake duct.
2. Remove the hydraulic hose from the clip on the
Spark plugs
It may be difficult to replace the spark plugs. It is recommended that you have
the spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
The spark plugs should be replaced according to the maintenance sched
Recommended spark plugs
Refer to “Electrical system” F12-8.
SEE MORE:
DTC P2229, P2610, U0073, U0101, U0122, U0140, U0402, U0416, U0422
EA:DTC P2229 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE CIRCUIT HIGH
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Immediately at fault recognition
GENERAL DESCRIPTION <Ref. to GD(H4SO)-240, DTC P2229 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
CIRCUIT
HIGH, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
CAUTION:
After servicing or replacing faulty
Disarming the system
Briefly press the “” button (for
less than 2 seconds) on the remote transmitter. The driver’s door will unlock, an
electronic chirp will sound twice, the turn signal lights will flash twice and the
security indicator light will turn off.
To unlock all other doors and the rear gate (Outb
