Subaru Outback (BR): Front Grille
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front 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.
2) Remove the front grille assembly.
- Remove the screws from the back side of bumper face.
- Release the claws, and remove the front grille assembly.

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

1) Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
2) Adjust the fog light beam. (Model with fog light) <Ref. to LI-41, FOG LIGHT
AIMING, ADJUSTMENT, Front
Fog Light Assembly.>
Front Hood Grille
A: REMOVAL
1) Open the front hood.
2) Remove the hood duct assembly.
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the clips and remove the hood duct assembly.

3) Release the clips to remove the front hood insulator.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse any clips damaged during removal. The damaged clip cannot fix the
insulator securely.
Therefore, always replace with a new part.

4) Remove the front hood grille.
- Remove the nuts (A).
- Remove clip (B), and remove the front hood grille.

B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". <Ref. to EI-4, FRONT HOOD GRILLE,
COMPONENT,
General Description.>
NOTE:
Make sure that the front hood duct claws are inserted in the holes on the front
hood.

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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
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front bumper face assembly.
Remove the clips, turn over the front mud guard, and disconnect the fog
light connector. (Model w
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear combination light assembly.
Sedan model
1. Remove the trunk room trim. <Ref. to EI-127, REMOVAL, Trunk Room Trim.>
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Release the
SEE MORE:
WARNING
● Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive or park the vehicle anywhere near flammable
materials (e.g. grass, paper, rags or leaves), because the catalytic converter operates
at very high temperatures.
● Keep everyone and flammable materials away from the exhaust pipe while the
e
1) U.S.-spec. models
2) Except U.S.-spec. models
When the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower, the temperature indication
flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen.
If the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower while the display is
giving an indication other
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