2005-2009 Subaru Outback Cabin Air Filter Replacement

How to replace the A/C (pollen or cabin) filter...

iFixit Library 2005-2009 Subaru Outback Easy 10 minutes Guide 93127

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Guide overview

Before you begin

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

Step 1

Remove the right dashboard panel

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Remove all contents in the glove box.
Gently pry and pull out the dashboard panel located at the right side of the glove box.

Step 2

Remove the glove box

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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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.

Step 3

Remove the upper storage box

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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

Step 4

Remove bracket

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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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.

Step 5

Remove & replace filter

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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.