Subaru Outback (BR): Heater Duct
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front seats. <Ref. to SE-10, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the instrument panel face assembly. <Ref. to EI-76, REMOVAL,
Instrument Panel Assembly.>
3) Remove the rear heater duct.
- Pull off the floor carpet to disengage the rear heater duct slide lock.
- Release the claws, and then remove the rear heater duct LH and RH.

B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check installation condition of duct. Connect the duct properly if
defective.
2) Check that no foreign matter is mixed in the duct. Remove the foreign matter
if any.
Heater Vent Duct
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the instrument panel face assembly. <Ref. to EI-76, REMOVAL,
Instrument Panel Assembly.>
2) Remove the heater vent duct.
- Remove the screws, and then remove the front vent duct.

- Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the side vent duct
LH and RH.

B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check installation condition of duct. Connect the duct properly if
defective.
2) Check that no foreign matter is mixed in the duct. Remove the foreign matter
if any.
A/C Filter
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the glove box lid assembly.
- Remove the glove box damper.
- Release the stoppers and remove the glove box lid assembly by pulling it
toward you.

2) Remove the A/C filter.
- Release the lock and remove the A/C filter cover.

- Remove the A/C filter.

3) Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
B: INSPECTION
Check the A/C filter for dust or dirt, and clean or replace as necessary.
Diagnostics with Phenomenon
A: INSPECTION
Refer to "Diagnostics with Phenomenon" of "HVAC SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)" section.
<Ref. to AC(diag)-
13, Diagnostics with Phenomenon.>
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A: PROCEDURE
NOTE: When the sunload sensor check is performed indoors or in the shade, it could be diagnosed as sensor having an open circuit. Always perform the inspection in direct sunlight.
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A: LIST
NOTE: When the sunload sensor check is performed indoors or in the shade, it could be diagnosed as having an open circuit. Always check the sunload sensor in direct sunlight.
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A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front pillar trim.
Pull the upper part of the front pillar trim towards the center of the
vehicle.
Insert long-nose pliers into the top part of the trim, grip the clip
with the pliers and twist 90º in that position.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the pillar trim
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle.
<Ref. to 5AT-37, REMOVAL, Automatic
Transmission Assembly.>
2) Remove the rear vehicle speed sensor, and separate
the extension case from transmission case.
<Ref. to 5AT-65, REMOVAL, Extension Case.>
3) Extract the rear
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