2022 Subaru Outback Air Filtration System User Manual

2022 Subaru Outback Air Filtration System

Air Filtration System

Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system. Replace the cabin air filter according to the replacement schedule found in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet.” This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.

CAUTION

Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the filter.

• Reduction of the airflow through the vents.
• The windshield gets easily fogged or misted.

NOTE The filter can influence the air conditioning, heating, and defroster performance if not properly maintained.

Replacing the Cabin Air Filter

1. Remove the glove box.
   
   1. Open the glove box.
2. Remove the damper shaft from the glove box
3. Push both sides of the glove box inward to unlock the stoppers and then pull down the glove box as far as it will go.
4. Pull out the glove box horizontally and remove the hinge portion. When doing this, be careful not to damage the hinge
5. Remove the cabin air filter according to the following procedure in order to prevent dust on the air cleaner from falling to the inside of its housing.
   1. Pinch both tabs and remove the filter cover.
   2. Gently tilt down the end of the filter and slowly pull it out 0.4 in (1 cm).
   3. Slowly pull out the rest of the filter.
6. Replace the cabin air filter with a new one and then reinstall the cover
7. Reinstall the glove box, and connect the damper shaft.
8. Close the glove box.

CAUTION
The arrow mark on the filter must point UP.