[Selling 02 OBW Stereo/CD Player]

I have just replaced my factory 02 OBW stereo and single CD player w/ another Subaru stereo w/ a 6 CD changer. I would like to sell the unit, but before I go to eBay, I thought I would see if anyone here was interested.

I know the dealer price of $500 is ridiculous. If interested, please contact me.

 

Tim

[02 OB Stereo replacement/Oil change questions]

In section 7 of the manuals for my '01 OB it shows the panel that the shifter goes through just needs to be pried up. This will expose two screws at the bottom of the verticle panel that need to be removed, then pry the panel out and remove a connector. This will then expose the radio mounting screws.

Hi Glen,

 

I have successfully removed the shifter panel. I don't see the two screws at the bottom of the vert panel. I have a few pix I took but I can't upload them due to size constraints. I think my next course of action is to buy the service manual. I'm a little nervous because the one I am looking at is for 2000 - 2004 Outbacks, and that is what you have. Does a call to the dealer make sense?

 

Thanks,

Tim

[02 OB Stereo replacement/Oil change questions]

On my 01 OBW, that plastic pan you mention comes completely off. Take a look toward the front of that shroud. You'll see what appears to be a handle covered from the back by a rubber flap. In front of that there are 3 plastic screws and mollys. You may have to pry the screws a bit to get the out, and once you remove the mollys, that whole shroud pulls straight out the front, giving full access to the oil filter above. Once I figured that part out, it was clear sailing.

unverviking and Strakes - Thanks for the tip. That looks a lot easier than ripping out the entire pan assembly.

[02 OB Stereo replacement/Oil change questions]

Here is a link to a site that gives some info for the Imprezza. I would suspect yours may be similar to it.

 

http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalSubaruImprezza.htm

Cougar,

 

Thanks for the link but it appears the Imprezza is a little different from my OBW. I don't have the cup holder on top that allows me to get access to the woodgrain trim piece that surrounds the stereo and HVAC cluster.

 

Would the Service manual contain this info? What are your thoughts on buying the CD version of the manual on EBay vs buying the books?

 

Thanks,

Tim

[02 OB Stereo replacement/Oil change questions]

Hello, I'm a new 02 OB wagon owner. I have spent some time on this site reading up on general issues. I'm impressed w/ the knowledge base and willingness of people to help. I would like to wade in w/ a couple questions of my own.

 

I would like to replace my stereo/CD player w/ a 6 CD unit. Some of the posts I've read indicate this should be straight forward. What I didn't see was any information on removing the woodgrain trim around the stereo. Does anyone have any information on that?

 

Second question deals w/ changing the oil. The car didn't come w/ an owners manual so I am in the process of getting one (EBay). Access to the drain plug looks easy. Access to the filter doesn't. There's a plastic pan w/ an access hole it that appears you need to get the wrench thru. Does the entire plastic assembly need to come off? Any tips/tricks?

 

Thanks