1997 SUBARU LEGACY service

4. Front Bumper
A: REMOVAL
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM“AIRBAG”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the front
bumper assembly.
CAUTION:

All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors
are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equip-
ment on these circuits.

Be careful not to damage Airbag system wiring har-
ness when servicing the front bumper assembly.
B5M0273
1. EXCEPT OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Remove two bolts from lower center of bumper.
3) Remove mud guard.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the entire mud guard.
Remove clips from the front section of mud guard, if nec-
essary.
4) Remove the canister.
B5M0274
5) Remove two bolts from side of bumper.
6) Remove front grill.
7) Remove headlight.
B5M0376
8) Remove clips from both sides of front bumper.
NOTE:
When removing, push the pin at the center of clip with a
thin screwdriver.
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4. Front Bumper

B5M0275
9) Remove bolts (engine compartment side) from bumper
stays.
B5M0276
10) Remove front bumper assembly.
NOTE:
Front bumper surface is accessible for removal after
removing the following parts:
Two bolts (on the lower center of bumper), mud guard,
bolts (on the side of bumper), front grille, headlight, clips
(on both sides of front bumper), clips (on the upper section
of bumper), and clips (on the lower section of bumper).
G6M0095
2. OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
B5M0273
2) Remove two bolts from lower center of bumper.
3) Remove mud guard.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the entire mud guard.
Remove clips from the front section of mud guard, if nec-
essary.
4) Remove the canister.
B5M0274
5) Remove two bolts from side of bumper.
6) Remove front grill.
7) Remove headlight.
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4. Front Bumper

B5M0376
8) Remove fog lamps.
9) Remove clips from both sides of front bumper.
NOTE:
When removing, push the pin at the center of clip with a
thin screwdriver.
B5M0275
10) Remove bolts (engine compartment side) from
bumper stays.
B5M0406
11) Remove front bumper assembly.
NOTE:
Front bumper surface is accessible for removal after
removing the following parts:
Two bolts (on the lower center of bumper), mud guard,
bolts (on the side of bumper), front grille, headlight, clips
(on both sides of front bumper), clips (on the upper section
of bumper), and clips (on the lower section of bumper).
B5M0375A
B: INSTALLATION
1. EXCEPT OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
To install the front bumper, reverse the above removal pro-
cedures.
CAUTION:

Be extremely careful to prevent scratches on
bumper face as it is made of resin.

Be careful not to scratch the body when removing or
installing the bumper.

When installing canister, insert air vent hose of can-
ister into the hole on body.

To facilitate installation of front bumper, insert the
protrusion inside bumper into the groove of body.
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4. Front Bumper

2. OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
To install the front bumper, reverse the above removal pro-
cedures.
CAUTION:

Be extremely careful to prevent scratches on
bumper face as it is made of resin.

Be careful not to scratch the body when removing or
installing the bumper.

When installing canister, insert air vent hose of can-
ister into the hole on body.
B5M0377
5. Rear Bumper
A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN
1) Remove one bolt and one clip from side of bumper.
2) Open trunk lid. Remove trunk trim panel clips and
detach trim.
B5M0378
3) Remove rear bumper beam (upper) attaching nut.
4) Remove bolts from bumper stays.
B5M0280
5) Remove rear bumper assembly.
B5M0377
2. WAGON
1) Remove one bolt and one clip from side of bumper.
2) Open rear gate. Remove rear quarter trim lid.
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4. Front Bumper - 5. Rear Bumper

2. OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
To install the front bumper, reverse the above removal pro-
cedures.
CAUTION:

Be extremely careful to prevent scratches on
bumper face as it is made of resin.

Be careful not to scratch the body when removing or
installing the bumper.

When installing canister, insert air vent hose of can-
ister into the hole on body.
B5M0377
5. Rear Bumper
A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN
1) Remove one bolt and one clip from side of bumper.
2) Open trunk lid. Remove trunk trim panel clips and
detach trim.
B5M0378
3) Remove rear bumper beam (upper) attaching nut.
4) Remove bolts from bumper stays.
B5M0280
5) Remove rear bumper assembly.
B5M0377
2. WAGON
1) Remove one bolt and one clip from side of bumper.
2) Open rear gate. Remove rear quarter trim lid.
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4. Front Bumper - 5. Rear Bumper

B5M0379
3) Remove two clips from lower center of bumper.
B5M0281
4) Remove bolts from bumper stays.
B5M0282
5) Remove rear bumper assembly.
B5M0407
3. OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
1) Remove one clip from side of bumper.
2) Open rear gate and remove rear quarter trim lid.
B5M0408
3) Remove five bolts from lower center of bumper.
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5. Rear Bumper

B5M0409
4) Remove bolts from bumper stays.
B5M0282
5) Remove rear bumper assembly.
B5M0283A
B5M0284A
B5M0380A
B: INSTALLATION
1. EXCEPT OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
To install the rear bumper, reverse the above removal pro-
cedures.
CAUTION:

Be extremely careful to prevent scratches on
bumper face as it is made of resin.

Be careful not to scratch the body when removing or
installing bumper.

To facilitate installation of rear bumper, attach slider
to the guide pin.

To facilitate installation of rear bumper, insert the
bumper hook into the body groove.
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5. Rear Bumper

B5M0283A
B5M0284A
2. OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
To install the rear bumper, reverse the above removal pro-
cedures.
CAUTION:

Be extremely careful to prevent scratches on
bumper face as it is made of resin.

Be careful not to scratch the body when removing or
installing bumper.

To facilitate installation of rear bumper, attach slider
to the guide pin.

To facilitate installation of rear bumper, insert the
bumper hook into the body groove.
B5M0380A
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5. Rear Bumper