To remove the rear hatch door panel in order to fix the lock on a Subaru Outback you will need a Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat screwdriver, trim pry tool, and tack puller. Using these items you need to remove the push clips and pry the trim from the hatch.
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How do I replace the rear wiper motor or just remove the rear panel on the back window to see if my rear wiper motor is unplugged on my 2007 Subaru Outback? Thanks!
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Remove Glove Box & Access Panel. Disconnect Blower Motor Electrical Plug & Aspirator Hose. Remove screws & Motor. Install in reverse order.....
Has a starter relay in the engine bay fuse panel.
Open hood panel and prop with rod. Remove screw at headlamp that holds signal lamp. pull lamp straight forward. remove and replace bulb
The Emergency Killswitch in the Subaru Outback is located underneath the drivers-side steering panel. It is to the left of the steering column and looks like an inconspicuous button. Just press that with the keys in the ignition and with the electricity on.
On a 2001 Outback you take the spare tire cover off, on the right side remove the small carpeted floor panel ,under that is a peice of black foam remove that also. the trailer wiring plug inin the lower compartment under the little storage area. It will be a white square looking plug
You have to start by opening the console storage compartment. There are two screws at the front of the compartment. You remove those and work your way forward, lifting the panel around the selector lever. Easy.
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is under the bottom part of the Instrument Panel, on the driver's side, by the door...
Open hatch and remove strap and handle. Remove rear panel attached to hatch by popping off of hatch. Be careful because the clips are not strong. Use bulb 921 @ 18W.
The filter is in the fuel tank , and accessed thru a panel under the rear seats. They last at least 100,000 mi.