Subaru Outback (BR): Cowl Panel

A: REMOVAL

1) Open the front hood.

2) Remove the front wiper arm assembly.

CAUTION: Follow the steps below when standing up the wiper arm. Not following the steps may cause contacting of wiper arms and damages of wiper arms.

Fold the wiper arms in the reverse order.

1. Remove the cap.
2. Remove the nuts, and remove the front wiper arm assembly.

3) Remove the cowl panel side.

1. Detach the pins of the cowl panel side.
2. 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 cowl panel.

1. Release the clip (A).
2. Push the claw of the clip (B) from both sides to remove it.

CAUTION: When removing the clip (B), push the claw of the clip from both sides.

The clip may be damaged if forcibly pulled.

3. Disconnect the washer hose.

B: INSTALLATION

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

• Attach the claws of cowl panel to the bottom end of windshield.

1. Cross section of windshield

• If the washer nozzles have been removed from the cowl panel, adjust the washer spray positions. <Ref. to WW-34, ADJUSTMENT, Front Washer Nozzle.>

Tightening torque:
Front wiper arm: <Ref. to WW-3, FRONT WIPER, COMPONENT, General Description.>

Front Under Cover

A: REMOVAL

1) Lift up the vehicle.

2) Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the front under cover.

1. Small type
2. Medium type
3. Large type

B: INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Install the under cover so that the under cover front end (b) comes inside of the front bumper face (a).

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque: 17.5 N*m (1.78 kgf-m, 12.9 ft-lb)

Floor Under Protector

A: REMOVAL

1) Lift up the vehicle.

NOTE: A plate type lift cannot be used.

2) Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the front under protector.

B: INSTALLATION

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". <Ref. to EI-2, FLOOR UNDER PROTECTOR, COMPONENT, General Description.>

Fuel Tank Protector

A: REMOVAL

1) Lift up the vehicle.

2) Remove the fuel tank protector.

1. Remove the bolt and nuts and remove the fuel tank protector.
2. Remove the clip.

B: INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not reuse the nut (self locking nut). Always replace with a new part.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". <Ref. to EI-3, FUEL TANK PROTECTOR, COMPONENT, General Description.>

Mud Guard

A: REMOVAL

1) Lift up the vehicle.

2) Remove the wheels.

3) Remove the clips, then remove the mud guard.

1. Front mud guard
2. Front air flap plate
3. Fender cover lower
4. Rear air flap plate
5. Rear mud guard

B: INSTALLATION

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
Wheel nut: 120 N*m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

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