Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Removing clips

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Maintenance tips / Removing clips

There are several types of clips used for your vehicle.

Type A and D clips

Type A clips

Type D clips

Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised.
Remove the clips with a flat-head screwdriver using leverage.

Type B clips

Type B clip

Pull out the center portion of the clip using a flat-head screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
Pull the protruded center portion to remove the entire body of the clip.

Type C clips

Type C clips

Turn the clip counterclockwise using a Phillips screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised.
Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.

Maintenance tips

Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner elements or specific bulbs Removing and reinstalling clips ...

Reinstalling clips

Type A clips Type B clips Type C clips Type D 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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