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How do you open the hood on a 2001 Subaru Outback?

I told my sister I would change her car’s oil for her, but I’m having trouble popping the hood. It’s an older model, so I’m probably just missing something. How do you open the hood on a 2001 Subaru Outback?

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Payton Ternus · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s very nice of you to help your sister with her car!
It can be tricky to work on vehicles you’re not familiar with. You can consult the owner’s manual if you have it, or
Jerry
has you covered. Here is how to open the hood on a 2001
Subaru Outback
:
  • Open the driver’s side door and look to the bottom left of the dashboard to find the hood release lever
  • Pull the lever towards you to release the first latch
  • Reach under the Subaru emblem at the front center of the hood and move the secondary hood release lever to the left to release the lock
  • Open the hood and prop it up with the support rod
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