Subaru Outback manuals

Subaru Outback (BR): Replacing the air cleaner element

Replace the air cleaner element according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Under extremely dusty conditions, replace it more frequently. It is recommended that you always use genuine SUBARU parts.

Non-turbo models

1) Hydraulic hose


1) Hydraulic hose
2) Connector
3) Connector cable
4) Clamp
5) Clips

1. Remove the hydraulic hose in the power steering system from the clip on the right side of the air cleaner case.

2. Unplug the connector that is attached to the top of the air cleaner case.

3. To remove the connector cable from the air cleaner case, remove the clip that is attached to the connector cable from the guide lug on the right side of the air cleaner case.

4. Loosen the screw on the clamp.

5. Unsnap the two clips holding the air cleaner case cover.

6. Open the air cleaner case and remove the air cleaner element.


6. Open the air cleaner case and remove the air cleaner element.

7. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case and case cover with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner element.

8. To install the air cleaner case, insert the three projections on the air cleaner


8. To install the air cleaner case, insert the three projections on the air cleaner case into the slits on the air cleaner case cover.

9. Install the removed or loosened parts in the reverse order of removal.

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 Turbo models

1) Air intake duct 2) Air cleaner case 3) Clamp 1. Remove the hydraulic hose in the power steering system from the clip on the air intake duct. 2. Remove the hydraulic hose from the clip on the

 Spark plugs

It may be difficult to replace the spark plugs. It is recommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU dealer. The spark plugs should be replaced according to the maintenance sched

 Recommended spark plugs

Refer to “Electrical system” F12-8.

SEE MORE:

 DTC P1160, P1443, P1492, P1493, P1494, P1495, P1496, P1497, P1498, P1499, P1518, P1560, P2096, P2097, P2101, P2102, P2103, P2109, P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, P2135, P2138, P2227, P2228

DA:DTC P1160 RETURN SPRING FAILURE NOTE: For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC P2101. <Ref. to EN(H4SO)(diag)-267, DTC P2101 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).> DB:DTC P1443 VENT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE FUNC

 Front Door Glass

A: REMOVAL 1) Remove the front door trim. <Ref. to EI-60, FRONT DOOR, REMOVAL, Door Trim.> 2) Remove the sealing cover. CAUTION: Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily break the cover. If cover gets broken, replace it with a new part. 3) Remove the inner pad. 4)

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