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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2010OUTBACK R PREMIUMREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 103 (SECURITY AND LOCKS)KEY LOCK CYLINDERSREPLACEMENTTRUNK LID

2010 Subaru Outback R Premium

Trunk Lid

2010 Subaru Outback R PremiumSECTION Trunk Lid

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the trunk lid trim. Refer to TRUNK ROOM TRIM .
Remove the key cylinder.
1. Remove the cable (1), clip (2) and bolt (3).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Key Cylinder Cable, Clip And Bolt
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Remove the key cylinder from the trunk lid, and replace the key cylinder.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Key Cylinder From Trunk Lid
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque:

Key cylinder: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.