Subaru Outback (BR): Instrument Panel Lower Cover
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the clips, and remove the instrument panel side cover LH.

3) Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
- Remove the clips and data link connector, and remove the instrument
panel lower cover under.

- Remove the screws and clips and release the claws, and remove the
instrument panel lower cover
while disconnecting the harness connectors.

B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Glove Box
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
Refer to "Security and Locks" section for key cylinder replacement. <Ref. to
SL-63, GLOVE BOX LID, REPLACEMENT,
Key Lock Cylinders.>
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) Release the clips, and remove the instrument panel side cover RH.

3) Remove the glove box back panel.
- Release the clips, and remove the glove box under cover.

- Release the clips and claws, and remove the ornament panel assembly P.

- Remove the screws and release the claws, then detach the glove box back
panel.

- Disconnect the glove box light LED connector.
B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
READ NEXT:
A: REMOVAL
1. CENTER PANEL ASSY
1) Attach the protective tape (a) to the meter visor.
2) Remove the center panel assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the airbag system harness when servicing the instrument
panel. Damage
may cause the system to malfunction.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2
A: REMOVAL
1) Release the claws, and then remove the side sill cover-front INN.
CAUTION:
Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the side sill
cover INN.
NOTE:
To release
SEE MORE:
*1: This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf (40 to 50 kgf) at the end of the wheel nut wrench. If you have tightened the wheel nuts by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility as soon as possible.
*2: For the whee
A: REMOVAL
1) Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16
ft) or more with front wheels positioned
straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 6
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