Subaru Outback (BR): Air filtration system
Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system. Replace the air filter element according to the replacement schedule shown in the following table. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
Replacement schedule:
Every 15 months or 15,000 miles (24,000 km) whichever comes first
CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the filter.
● Reduction of the airflow through the vents.
● Windshield gets easily fogged or misted.
NOTE
The filter can influence the air conditioning, heating and defroster performance if not properly maintained.
READ NEXT:
Replacing an air filter
1. Remove the glove box.
(1) Open the glove box.
(2) Remove the damper shaft from the glove box.
(3) Pull out the glove box.
2. Remove the cover of the air filter.
3. Remove the air filte
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Universal Joint
A: REMOVAL
1) Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the lowest position and
lock the tilt lever.
2) Prevent the steering wheel from turning using the seat belt.
3) Remove the universal joint.
Place alignment marks on universal joint.
Remove the universal joint bolt and remove the
Engine Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Change the front hood damper mounting position
from (A) to (B), and completely open the front
hood.
Tightening torque:
20 N*m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
2) Remove the V-belt covers.
3) Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. <Ref. to
AC-24, Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
4) R
