Maintenance Tips; Removing And Reinstalling Clips - Subaru Outback 2015 Manual

1) Safety stand
For any maintenance and inspection
performed on AWD vehicles which re-
quires a running engine and all four
wheels turning, jack up all four wheels or
use free rollers to prevent the vehicle from
moving. Never race the engine or brake
suddenly.
CAUTION
Your vehicle cannot be changed
over from AWD to FWD. If any
maintenance or inspection requires
a running engine and all four wheels
turning, be sure to jack up all four
wheels or use free rollers.

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 and D clips
Type A clips
Maintenance and service/Maintenance tips
Type D 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.
3. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.
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