Subaru Legacy Quiz
Maintenance and service

Removing and reinstalling clips

In this manual: Maintenance and service
About vehicle — 35Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags — 72Keys and doors — 60Instruments and controls — 106Climate control — 43Audio — 92Interior equipment — 38Starting and operating — 85Driving tips — 47In case of emergency — 20Appearance care — 16Maintenance and service — 105Specifications — 16Consumer information and Reporting safety defects — 23
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Removing clips

There are several types of clips used for your vehicle

Type A clips

1. Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver until the center

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.

Type B clips

1. Pull out the center portion of the clip using a flat-head screwdriver as shown

1. Pull out the center portion of the clip using a flat-head screwdriver as shown in the illustration.

2. Pull the protruded center portion to remove the entire body of the clip.

Type C clips

1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using a Phillips screwdriver until the center

1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using a Phillips screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised.

2. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.

Reinstalling clips

Type A clips

Type A clips

Type B clips

Type B clips

Type C clips

Type C clips

Insert the clip without the center portion first and then push the center portion of the clip into the hole.

Test yourself

A quick Subaru Legacy quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.