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2005-2009 Subaru Outback Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Introduction

How to replace the A/C (pollen or cabin) filter on a 2005-2009 Subaru Outback

What you need

  1. 2005-2009 Subaru Outback Cabin Air Filter Replacement, Remove the right dashboard panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all contents in the glove box.

    • Gently pry and pull out the dashboard panel located at the right side of the glove box.

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  2. 2005-2009 Subaru Outback Cabin Air Filter Replacement, Remove the glove box: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the screw that holds the pin on the right hinge of the glove box.

    • Disconnect the damper (string) locate on the right side of the glove box.

    • Push in the sides of the glove box to release the knock pins.

    • Remove the glove box by disengaging the left hinge.

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  4. 2005-2009 Subaru Outback Cabin Air Filter Replacement, Remove the upper storage box: step 3, image 1 of 2 2005-2009 Subaru Outback Cabin Air Filter Replacement, Remove the upper storage box: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 3 screws on the left side of the upper storage box.

    • Pull out the upper storage box.

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  5. 2005-2009 Subaru Outback Cabin Air Filter Replacement, Remove bracket: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws to take out the bracket from hole where the storage box was removed.

    • Peel off Velcro tape attaching the insulator, and push up the insulator.

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  6. 2005-2009 Subaru Outback Cabin Air Filter Replacement, Remove & replace filter: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Press inward the four tabs on the filter housing and the filter tray out. You need to slide the tray below the upper storage support.

    • Replace the filter. The air flow arrow on the filter must point down.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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On right hand drive car only needed to take out glovebox lid and shelf!

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