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Maintenance tips 457
11-3. Maintenance tips
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Do not touch the oil filter until the
engine has cooled down comple-
tely. Doing so may result in a burn
or other injury. Note that the oil
filter becomes very hot when the
engine is running and remains
hot for some time after the engine
has stopped.
& When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
Some clips and fender linings must be
removed before replacing the air cleaner
elements or specific bulbs.
& Removing and reinstalling
clips
! Removing clips
& When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
while the engine is running
There are several types of clips used for
your vehicle.
! Type A clips
WARNING
A running engine can be dangerous.
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from the cooling
fan, drive belt and any other moving
engine parts. Removing rings,
watches and ties is advisable.
CAUTION
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Do not touch the engine cover
while checking the components
in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand
to slip off the cover and result in
an unexpected injury.
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.
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3. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.
! Reinstalling clips
! Type C clips
! Type B clips
Type A clips
1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using a
Phillips screwdriver until the center
portion of the clip is raised.
1. Pull out the center portion of the clip
using a flat-head screwdriver as shown
in the illustration.
2. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.
2. Pull the protruded center portion to
remove the entire body of the clip.
Type B clips
Engine hood 459
To open the hood:
11-4. Engine hood
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the
windshield, return them to their original
position.
CAUTION
Be extremely careful not to catch
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fingers or other objects when
closing the engine hood.
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Do not push the hood forcibly to
close it. It could deform the metal.
Be extremely careful opening the
engine hood when the wind is
strong. The engine hood could
close suddenly, possibly causing
injuries from slamming.
Type C clips
Insert the clip without the center portion
first and then push the center portion of the
clip into the hole.
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Do not install accessories other
than genuine SUBARU parts to
the engine hood. If the engine
hood becomes too heavy, the
stay may not be able to support
holding it open.
2. Pull the hood release knob under the
instrument panel.
Check that the end of the hood
stay is inserted into the slot. If it is
not inserted properly, the hood
may drop and cause injury.
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