2022 Subaru Outback Owner’s Manual — Maintenance tips

Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner elements or specific bulbs.

Removing and reinstalling clips

Removing clips

There are several types of clips used for your vehicle

Type A clips

 

1. Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised.

2. Remove the clips with a flat-head screwdriver using leverage.

Type B clips

 

1. Pull out the center portion of the clip using a flat-head screwdriver as shown in the illustration.

2. Pull the protruded center portion to remove the entire body of the clip.

Type C clips

 

1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using a Phillips screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised.

2. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.

Reinstalling clips

 

Type A clips

 

Type B clips

 

Type C clips

Insert the clip without the center portion first and then push the center portion of the clip into the hole.

Removing air intake duct

 

Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on the air intake duct, then remove the air intake duct. Refer to “Type A clips” F11-5.

Pulling off the fender lining

It is necessary to pull off the fender lining when replacing some bulbs.

1. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully in the opposite direction of the bulb to be replaced.

2. Stop the engine.

 

3. Remove the clip from the fender lining. Refer to “Type B clips” F11-5.

 

4. Pull off the fender lining.