Subaru Legacy: Removing and reinstalling clips - Maintenance tips - Maintenance and service - Subaru Legacy Owners ManualSubaru Legacy: 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

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

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

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 A clips

Type B clips

Type B clips

Type C clips

Type C clips

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

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

    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. ...

    See also:

    Useful information
    This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences ...

    Tire inflation pressure check interval
    You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month. Do not forget to check the spare. ...

    Auto-dimming function
    The auto-dimming function is an anti-glare capability which automatically reduces glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. By pressing the power button, the autodimming function is togg ...