Subaru Outback (BR): Precaution, Identification, Recommended Materials

Precaution

A: CAUTION

Please clearly understand and adhere to the following general precautions. They must be strictly followed to avoid minor or serious injury to the person doing the work or people in the area.

1. VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)

Handle the VDC as a total system. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair parts which are not instructed in this manual. Follow the directions in this manual when performing maintenance on the VDCCM& H/U. When parts other than those specified are disassembled, it is possible that the VDC system will not operate when needed or cause it to operate incorrectly and result in injury.

2. ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

Handle the electronic parking brake as a total system.

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair individual parts. Doing so could prevent the electronic parking brake system from operating when needed, or the system may operate incorrectly and result in injury.

3. BRAKE FLUID

If brake fluid gets in your eyes or on your skin, do the following:

• Wash eyes and seek immediate medical attention.
• Wash your skin with soap and then rinse thoroughly with water.

4. RADIATOR FAN

The radiator fan may rotate without warning, even when the engine is not ON. Do not place your hand, cloth, tools or other items near the fan at any time.

5. ROAD TEST

Always conduct road tests in accordance with traffic rules and regulations to avoid bodily injury and interrupting traffic.

6. AIRBAG

To prevent bodily injury from unexpected deployment of airbags and unnecessary maintenance, follow the instructions in this manual when performing maintenance on the airbag components and nearby, around front of the vehicle (radiator panel, front wheel apron, front side frame, front bumper, front hood panel, front fender panel), around side of the vehicle (front door panel, rear door panel, center pillar, rear fender panel, side sill, rear wheel apron), around rear of the vehicle (the rear seat cushion, rear floor pan, rear crossmember) and the airbag wiring harnesses and nearby.

To prevent unexpected deployment, turn the ignition switch to OFF and disconnect the ground cable from battery, then wait at least 60 seconds to discharge backup power supply before starting work.

7. AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DISPOSAL

To prevent bodily injury from unexpected airbag deployment, do not dispose the airbag modules or seat belt pretensioner in the same way as other waste. Follow the special instructions for disposal in this manual. Follow all government regulations concerning disposal of refuse.

8. AIRBAG MODULE

Adhere to the following when handing and storing the airbag module to prevent bodily injury from unexpected deployment:

• Do not hold the harnesses or connectors to carry the module.
• Do not face the bag in the direction that it opens towards yourself or other people.
• Do not face the bag in the direction that it opens towards the floor or walls.

9. AIRBAG SPECIAL TOOL

To prevent unexpected deployment, only use special tools.

10. WINDOW

Always wear safety glasses when working around any glass to prevent glass fragments from damaging your eyes.

11. WINDOW ADHESIVE

Always use the recommended or equivalent adhesive when attaching glass to prevent it from coming falling, resulting in accidents and injury.

12. OIL

When handling oil, adhere to the following to prevent unexpected accident.

• Prepare a container and cloth to prevent scattering of fuels when performing work where oil can be spilled. If the oil spills, wipe it off immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing out for environmental protection.
• Follow all government and local regulations concerning disposal of refuse when disposing.

13. FUEL

When handling and storing fuel, carefully observe the following to prevent unexpected accidents.

• Be careful with fire.
• Prepare a container and cloth to prevent scattering of fuels when performing work where fuels can be spilled. If the fuel spills, wipe it off immediately to prevent it from penetrating the floor or flowing out, to protect the environmental.
• Follow all government and local regulations concerning disposal of refuse when disposing.

14. ENGINE COOLANT

When handling engine coolant, adhere to the following to prevent from unexpected accident.

• Never remove the radiator cap since engine coolant may blow out when it is hot.
• Prepare a container and cloth to prevent scattering of engine coolant when performing work where engine coolant can be spilled. If the oil spills, wipe it off immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing out for environmental protection.
• Follow all government and local regulations concerning disposal of refuse when disposing.

15. AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT

In order to prevent from global warming, avoid releasing air conditioner refrigerant into the atmosphere.

Using a refrigerant recovery system, discharge and reuse it.

16. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OPERATION OF HOSES, ETC.

1. Before the removal and installation operation of hoses, etc.

• If you keep using the damaged or deformed hose, it results bleeds or leakage of the fat adheres or disconnection of the hose. Be careful not to spill fat adheres on exhaust pipes, etc. during maintenance to prevent emitting smoke or causing fires.
• Perform the operation with the hose removed. If the operation is performed without removing the hose, it may damage inner surface of the hose.

2. Removal and installation operation of hoses, etc. during the inspection

• Follow the instructions below when removing hose.

• Do not use a pointed hose remover (hose plucker) when using a general hose remover. It may damage the pipe surface or the hose.

1. Hose remover

• When draining hose using pliers, be sure to cover the hose with cloth and rotate the hose slightly to extract straight.
• If you keep using the hose, perform the inspection below and replace the hose with a new part if faulty.

• Replace the hose with a new part if it rides over the stay or spool.

1. Hose rides over the stay

1. Hose rides over the spool

• Check if the surface and the inner surface of the hose are damaged, cracked, bend, hardened, softened, swelled, peeled or deformed due to the adherence or the entry of the foreign matter by bending the hose. Replace with the new part if faulty.

• Follow the instructions below during installation.

• Check carefully for assembling position.
• Never use lubricants.
• Insert the hose to the specified position (stopper or spool) securely.

1. Push against the spool. (Insert the hose and prevent it from becoming wrinkled.)
2. Tighten the hose outwards and apply force thoroughly.

• Check if the position, direction and hose layout of the hose clamp are correct. (Check if the position, direction, length and the gap around are correct, or if it is different from the condition before the work)
• After the installation, check that the hose is installed securely and there is no leakage. (Check if it is fixed securely with the clamp)

• For hose clips and hose clamps, perform the inspection below and replace them with a new part if faulty.

• Check for deformation, rust, damage or foreign matters.
• For hose clip, check if it works and has clamping force.
• For hose clamp, check if it can tighten screw, not ovalized or the screw is not damaged.

• For hose pipes, perform the inspection below and replace with a new part if faulty.

• Check if the pipe is not damaged, rusted, peeled (peeled plates included), covered with foreign matter, bent, compressed or cracked.

• For the parts below, replaces with a new part when the hose is removed or the installation position is changed.

• ATF cooler hose, engine oil cooler hose, power steering suction hose, power steering return hose, fuel hose (delivery/return)

Identification

A: IDENTIFICATION

1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER & LABEL LOCATIONS

The V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Numbers) is used to classify the vehicle.

POSITIONING OF THE PLATE LABEL FOR IDENTIFICATION

1. Vehicle identification number (V.I.N.)
2. FMVSS label (U.S. model) (left side)
   CMVSS label (Canada model) (left side)
   Model No. label (Korea model) (right side)
3. VIN cover (turbo model)
4. Intercooler (turbo model)
5. VIN plate

ENGINE

1. Engine serial number (punch mark)
2. Engine type (casting) crankcase upper side

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

5AT

1. Transmission serial number label and AT type label

CVT

1. Label
2. CVT type label
3. Transmission serial No. label

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

6MT

1. Transmission serial number label and MT type label

REAR DIFFERENTIAL

T-type

1. Identification (white paint)

VA1-type

1. Type (label)

VA2-type

1. Type (label)

FMVSS LABEL, CMVSS LABEL

Example (FMVSS label)

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

2. MEANING OF V.I.N.

The meaning of the V.I.N. is as follows: ]4S3BMAA6XC1002001[

The starting and ending brackets ( ] [ ) are stop marks.

3. MODEL NUMBER PLATE

The model number plate indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.

BM9CY4M

The engine and transmission type are as follows.

Engine

EJ253CDAFB

Transmission

1. MT

TY756VLCCA

2. AT

TG5D8CJAAA

3. CVT

TR690JHBAA

Rear differential

Option

U5AB

Recommended Materials

A: RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

1. GENERAL

To insure the best performance, always use the specified oil, gasoline, adhesive, sealant, etc. or a substitute of equivalent quality.

2. FUEL

• Use unleaded gasoline to reduce air pollution, because using leaded gasoline will damage the catalytic converter.
• Do not use the low quality gasoline, or improper fuel such as diesel fuel, fuel alcohol, or gasoline additive because they will adversely affect on engine components.
• Always use gasoline that is equivalent to that prescribed in the owner's manual or that of high octane value.

  There is the possibility of damaging or improper operation of the engine and fuel injection system if the specifications are not observed. Use the prescribed gasoline type to maintain proper vehicle performance.

3. LUBRICANTS

Use the lubricants shown in the table below, or equivalent. See the table below to choose the correct SAE viscosity.

4. FLUID

Use the fluids specified in the table below. Do not mix two different kinds or makes of fluid.

CAUTION: Be sure to use the recommended or equivalent ATF or CVTF. Using material except recommended one or substitute would cause trouble.

5. COOLANT

Use genuine coolant to protect the engine.

6. REFRIGERANT

Standard air conditioners on Subaru vehicles use HFC134a refrigerant. Do not mix it with other refrigerants.

Also, do not use any compressor oil other than DENSO OIL 8.

7. GREASE

Use grease and supplementary lubricants shown in the table below.

8. ADHESIVE

Use the adhesives shown in the table below, or equivalent.

9. SEAL MATERIAL

Use the seal material shown in the table below, or equivalent.

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