Subaru Outback (BR): Front Fender
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the bumper face assembly.
- Remove the clips, turn over the front mud guard, and disconnect the fog
light connector. (Model with
fog light)
- Remove the clips at the upper side of the bumper.
- Remove the clips from the fender.
- Remove the clips at the lower side of bumper.
- Detach the flange section on the bumper face side from the bracket side
front UPR.
CAUTION:
Do not pull forcibly. It may damage the flange sections of the bumper face.
NOTE:
Pushing up the lower side (a) of the fog light, remove from (b) to (e).
Detach the opposite side in the same manner.
3) Remove the cowl panel side.
- Detach the pins of the cowl panel side.
- Remove the cowl panel side from inside the fender panel by pulling it.
CAUTION:
Applying excessive pulling force may damage the cowl panel side. If it is
difficult to remove, use a
plastic remover or equivalent tool.
4) Remove the headlight assembly.
- Remove the fender cover assembly UPR.
- Remove the clip.
- Release the claws of the fender cover assembly UPR by pulling it
forward and remove the fender
cover.
- Remove the headlight assembly.
NOTE:
When removing the RH headlight, remove the air intake duct.
- Remove the bolts and two clips, and pull out the headlight assembly
to the front of the vehicle.
- Disconnect the connector and remove the headlight assembly.
5) Remove the clips, and then remove the side sill garnish.
- Side sill garnish ASSY (sedan
model)
- Garnish ASSY front fender (OUTBACK
model)
- Garnish ASSY front door (OUTBACK
model)
- Garnish ASSY rear door (OUTBACK
model)
- Garnish ASSY rear quarter (OUTBACK
model)
- Side sill garnish ASSY (OUTBACK
model)
6) Remove the front fender panel.
- Remove the mud guard clips.
- Remove the bolt, and remove the front fender panel.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- After the installation of front fender panel, be sure to perform
headlight beam adjustment. <Ref. to
LI-27, HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT, ADJUSTMENT, Headlight Assembly.>
- Install the bumper face so that the under cover front end (b) comes
inside the front bumper face (a).
Tightening torque:
Front fender panel: 7.5 N*m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Headlight assembly: 7.5 N*m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Install while paying attention to make a uniform clearance around the front
fender panel.
- Front fender panel - Front hood panel: <Ref. to EB-13, ADJUSTMENT, Front
Hood.>
- Front fender panel - Front door panel: <Ref. to EB-28, ADJUSTMENT, Front
Door.>
2) Adjust the fog light beam. (Model with fog light) <Ref. to LI-41, FOG
LIGHT AIMING, ADJUSTMENT, Front
Fog Light Assembly.>
READ NEXT:
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front door trim. <Ref. to EI-60, FRONT DOOR, REMOVAL, Door Trim.>
3) Remove the outer mirror assembly. <Ref. to GW-28,
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear door trim. <Ref. to EI-61, REAR DOOR, REMOVAL, Door Trim.>
3) Remove the rear door speaker assembly.
Remove the scr
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT DOOR
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front door trim. <Ref. to EI-60, FRONT DOOR, REMOVAL, Door Trim.>
3) Remove the outer mirror assembly. <R
SEE MORE:
Certification label
The certification label attached to the driver’s side door shows GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the combined
total of weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all pass
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
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