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Replacing the Air Filter on a Subaru Outback

Model: Subaru Outback MK 2, BH, BE - Years 1999-2003
Part: Air filter

This guide outlines the steps to remove and replace the engine air filter on a Subaru Outback. First, open the bonnet and start by unscrewing the screws of the air filter box, which is located on top of the engine; then extract the filter found inside, as shown in the video. At this point, insert the new air filter (of the correct type) into the box in the correct orientation; then reinstall the cover of the air filter box, following the video until the end!

Updated on 15 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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