Subaru Impreza Outback Sport & TS

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#3024 of 3121: OS rack crossbar removal by stantont; May 18, 2007 (4:19 am)

Hi,

My son just bought a '98 Outback Sport, and we want to install Thule canoe racks. How do we get the factory crossbars off? There are two Philips head screws on the bottom of each which appear to hold the bars to the rails, but turning them CCW doesn't do anything - it is as if there is something in the base of the rack turning.

Help!?

xwesx (May 18, 2007 10:40 am)

#3025 of 3121: Re: OS rack crossbar removal [stantont] by xwesx; May 18, 2007 (10:40 am)

Replying to: stantont (May 18, 2007 4:19 am)

The factory crossbars should be removable using a small Torx driver from the *top*. Loosening these bolts (one on each side) will open the "mouth" of the clamp and you just pull one side toward the rear or front, then slip the other side out. It is very fast and very easy.

#3026 of 3121: Impreza crossbars by stantont; May 18, 2007 (3:34 pm)

xwesx,

Thanks for the reply. However, there are no screws on the top of the crossbars, only two philips screws on the underside of each "foot" that seem to go into the rails. When we asked the dealer, he said he thought we had to remove an end cap on the rails and slide the crossbars off. That seems awfully complicated for what should be an easy job...

kametaro (May 26, 2007 7:23 pm)
- damish003 (Jun 08, 2007 11:39 am)
kametaro (May 26, 2007 8:37 pm)

#3027 of 3121: Re: Impreza crossbars [stantont] by kametaro; May 26, 2007 (7:23 pm)

Replying to: stantont (May 18, 2007 3:34 pm)

stantont,

I am having the same problem removing the original roof rack from my outback sport. Any luck on figuring it out yet? Also, what roof rack did your son end up getting? Does it work with the original track or does it attach to the roof by clipping over the window seal? I have been trying to get a canoe on my Subaru too and wondering if Subaru makes any accessories for their roof rack specifically for canoes (not kayaks) It would be pretty sweet if they made hardware that would fit in to that track and accommodate a long round bar (like the Yakima system) that could extend out as far as one needs it. Any suggestions?...

damish003 (Jun 08, 2007 11:39 am)

#3028 of 3121: Re: Impreza crossbars [stantont] by kametaro; May 26, 2007 (8:37 pm)

Replying to: stantont (May 18, 2007 3:34 pm)

I figured out how to remove the roof rack. It seems to me that the original roof rack wasnt designed for function but for looks. The whole track rail has to be removed in order to remove the cross bars. There are 2 screws holding down each end of the track(they are concealed by a small rectangular pieces of plastic that are glued in place over the access holes). Slip a putty knife under these covers to remove them. Then loosen the screws and the whole rack comes off easily. Once it is on the ground you can attack those stubborn screws holding on the bar that are probably rusted out and therefore that is why they werent backing out when you attempted to remove them, initially. Hope that helps. I am now attempting to modify the rail to accept a yakima riser and round bar.

#3029 of 3121: Re: Impreza crossbars [kametaro] by damish003; Jun 08, 2007 (11:39 am)

Replying to: kametaro (May 26, 2007 7:23 pm)

I'll share what I did to get two kayaks on my Impreza. I originally looked at getting Subaru crossbars and a Yakima rack system. Found out that the Subaru crossbars would handle the weight, but might have a problem with updrafts, and with two boats on top you can generate some significant pull on the factory bars. Ended up getting the Yakima 48" crossbars, the LowRider towers and two HullRaisers for the boats. Am extremely satisfied with Yakima. Many others also like Thule, which is just as good, so they say. Main difference is round bars with Yakima and square bars with Thule. I like the round, as I can loosen up and swing down the HullRaisers to improve aerodynamics when not in use. Can't do that with Thule. I'd strongly suggest skipping the factory crossbars. They're just not terribly strong, and a pain to work with. Hope this helps.

-Padron-

#3030 of 3121: Cabin Air Filter ? 1999 Impreza Outback Sport by sinjin7; Jul 24, 2008 (6:37 am)

I have been looking around for a while now. No answers anywhere.

Want to know if there is a Cabin Air Filter in my '99 Impreza Outback Sport hatchback.

No mention of it in the manual. But I have found 'replacement filters' available online [???]

I am not really a mechanic type, but I do know the drill to replace most models Cabin Filter...

I have not gone so far as to start dismantling anything to find out first hand - I wanted to try to find an answer first.

I know this model has in fact 2 air filters to begin with. My mechanic pointed this out and said it was odd. I am assuming it has something to with the little hood scoop?

Or does this have any Cabin Filter effects for the A/C system too ?

Lost and puzzled. I do know that the interior is a dusty mess no matter how often I clean it...and I have read a lot about how godawful interior air quality is On The Road.

Can a Caibn Filter system be Added to this car aftermarket? or is that an expensive Joke of a proposition ?

Any. ANY and all guidance would be gratefully appreciated.

ateixeira (Jul 30, 2008 10:50 am)

#3032 of 3121: Re: Cabin Air Filter ? 1999 Impreza Outback Sport [sinjin7] by ateixeira; Jul 30, 2008 (10:50 am)

Replying to: sinjin7 (Jul 24, 2008 6:37 am)

My 98 Forester had 2 filters as well. There is a plate that you punch out, sort of, to insert the filter, which was an option.

Look in the passenger area foot well to see it.

I'll look for photos to clarify...

#3033 of 3121: Air Filtration Pics by ateixeira; Jul 30, 2008 (10:52 am)

Found some good ones.

The first shows the cut-out, I had to use the knife to remove the plastic cap.

The 2nd shows me inserting one of the filters.

I bet you do not have it - it was just an option.