2012 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Multi Display: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the center panel assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin.
    1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the meter visor.
      Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape
      G06653107Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert a finger into the air vent grille and release the left and right clips at the top of the center panel. (A), (B)
    3. Insert a finger into the air vent grille and release the left and right clips at the center of the center panel. (C), (D)
    4. Release the clips at the bottom of the center panel and remove the center panel assembly.
      Fig 2: Removing Center Panel Assembly
      G06653577Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the audio assembly.
    1. Remove the left and right screws, and partially pull the audio out from center console.
    2. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the audio assembly.
      Fig 3: Locating Audio Assembly Screws
      G00525125Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the navigation assembly. (model with navigation)
    1. Remove the left and right screws.
    2. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the navigation assembly.
      Fig 4: Locating Navigation Assembly Screws
      G06653116Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the center speaker cover.
    1. Push up the center speaker cover from the audio space.
    2. Disconnect the claws and hooks and remove the center speaker cover.
      Fig 5: Identifying Center Speaker Cover Claws And Hooks
      G06653118Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the multi display.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the multi display or instrument panel.
  1. Release the clips and claws, detach the multi display panel LWR.
  2. Remove the screws and pull out the multi display toward you to disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 6: Identifying Multi Display Panel Clips And Claws
    G06653119Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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  • • 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.