You absolutely ROCK! This issue has been plaguing me for a couple of years! I was not going to pay the exorbitant amount my Subaru dealer wanted to fix it, but you tipped me off to an inexpensive, easy-to-diy, repair. You saved me $$ and I really appreciate the effort and time you took to put out this video. Thank you!
Thank you! Trying to help a friend fix her sunglasses holder in a 2012 Legacy. This is EXACTLY what I needed. You clearly and simply explained in under 5 minutes what it takes others 20, and they still leave you confused. Shame you seem to have stop posting videos.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your fix was so easy and cheap and worked on my 2013 Subaru Forester. Took me 10 minutes max and cost around $20 (mostly shipping + I bought 2 just in case). The dealer wanted $250 + labor.
This was the best video for showing how to fix this annoying problem. I got my part from Subaru and it was only about $8 but NO SHIPPING because it was picked up at my local parts counter. Other units were cheaper but had $8-$10 for the shipping! Point is, you rock and I fixed it with your help. Thank you!
You are indeed a superhero for digging all these details up to share it with helpless subaru customers like us. I have had a broken lock for over two years. Have been putting it off considering the dealer insisted the whole console needs replaced for a silly broken clip. Didnt want to be ripped off. I'm glad your video showed up with a google search for "overhead console". Thank you for sharing.
I couldn’t find the part in Canada so I had a friend order from the US and mail it to me. Fixed in 10 mins. Thank you so much for this easy-to-follow video.
Incredible!! The Subaru dealership was going to charge me $250 to have this fixed. I was able to buy 3 pieces for $3 and it took like 5 minutes to fix. Life saving, thank you!
Thanks you for posting this video. I had a little trouble compressing the spring loaded clips with a screwdriver or pen cap. I ended up fashioning a piece of household copper wiring (3 inches). in a "U" shape. I inserted the tool and the piece surrendered, popping out nicely..
Chalk up another happy viewer! Wife will be thrilled when she sees this is fixed. The tape we had holding it up really didn’t look that cool. Haha. Thank you!
Thank you! This is so helpful! While I’m waiting for my clip to arrive I pulled out the visor extenders to cover the edges of the sunglasses compartment door to hold it closed. Now I can use the rear view mirror while I wait!
Thanks for the video. I was changing the map bulbs in my 2014 Outback and one of the bulbs popped out of my fingers and disappeared through the open back of the console and ended up on top of it! I removed the two screws but the console was held in so tight I was afraid I would break it pulling it down. Then I found your video and saw which end to pull down and I popped it out and retrieved the bulb! I then inserted both bulbs before replacing the console!! Thanks again!!
Thanks for putting this up. I'm 6' tall and when I drive our 2014 legacy the sunglass holder is in the way of the rear view mirror. I began researching and ran across your video and am ordering ours today. Thank you!
Recently found this video and it was a godsend. That particular part had been broken for about a year and I finally asked our Subaru service center to replace it. They quoted $180 to replace the entire console (!!!) for this one broken piece. Thank you so much for posting this video, it helped me save a lot of time and money!
I ordered a new latch for the sunglasses holder in my Outback. Thanks for the link to it. Other wise i would have had to order it directly from the dealer, which costs about 4 times as much. Your video makes it look pretty simple to replace it. I can do that easily. Thanks for the info!
Amazing! Thank you so much! Just bought this exact car and had this issue arise 2 months after purchase. Dealership said trim can't be warrantied and estimated $100 to fix it...so I laughed and walked away. I'm glad I researched and found this!!!!! Thank you.
Thanks, super helpful! I had partial fail for months, would close but any bump would send it down. It finally just completely failed. Such an easy fix!
Thanks so much! Terrific video! I have the same problem with my 2013 Outback that the dealer wants $280 to fix. So I just ordered the part. I hope that Subaru takes note of their dealer's outrageous repair cost for this simple fix.
Wow, you are a Godsend. I am such a novice I don't even know how to change oil (didn't bother to dirty my hands, I supposed). But your video motivates me because I refuse to pay the dealer $200+ for a simple clip change. So I ordered 3 ($5 @ average) via your link and took me almost half an hour (because I have to gingerly remove so I don't break anything) but end result of total satisfaction. A BIG THANK YOU.
THANK YOU!!!!! My 4 year old got to playing in my car and I’ve dealt with this being broken for way too long. My sunglasses no longer fall out every time the door gets shut!!
Thank you for making this! The clip on my outback just broke and after a quick search on youtube I found your video and links and will have my new piece in a few weeks for an easy fix. THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!!! I was just going to superglue it shut! I didn't use it at all until starting last year when I started putting a remote gate opener (like a garage door opener on it). You should forward a link with all the comments so they can see them, especially the ones where Subaru dealerships were going to charge hundreds of dollars!!!
I appreciate you taking the time to post this how to video. I ordere this part for $1.87 and with a screwdriver, pliers and 10 minutes got it replaced.
Thankyou... Thankyou... I have had a broken Sunglass holder in my 2013 Outback for the past 6 months. Subaru told me $105 for the whole console. I am going to do what you did. Thanks for the link to the part...
Hey thats great, glad our video helped someone else out! It's easy and cheap. By the way, it will be much easier if you can use two small flat heads to remove the clip piece than a pen cap like I did. You'll be so happy to have that sunglass holder closed again.
Thanks again! My 2013 Outback's sunglass holder is FIXED! I ordered the part from the link you provided, and I installed it in 10 minutes following your video. I can now love my Subaru again.
That is so cool, Pete! Thanks for coming back to let me know. I'm so glad that helped you. I know the feeling. It's a small thing but it just feels so much better not having that door hanging down! 😃
I was just told by my dealership today that they would replace the whole console on my 2013 Outback for $183.63... I said heck no and found your video! Will be ordering my clip now - thank you!!!!
Wow! It is sooo helpful to have the link to the part. Tiny bit needs replacing and hadn't had much luck tracking it down before seeing your video. Thank you!
Great video -- very helpful. I'll add that some Outbacks have 4 screws holding the console in place: 2 in the sunglasses compartment and two behind the lighting lens. Carefully pull off the lens, remove all four screws, and then pull the console starting from the front.
Thank you so much for the video to fix the sun glass holder on the 2014 Outback. Going to the dealer for service tomorrow and was going to order the whole console. Again thanks for the video and the link to purchase the part.
Thank you! You are great! So glad I could buy some extra parts from Home Decor (do the expedited shipping - it was worth it!) and do this myself (took all of 20 minutes). Saved so much time and money. Now my 2014 Legacy sunglasses holder is all better!!
I am so excited!! That was a really easy fix! It took a little longer than I expected because when I took out the 2 screws, I thought I was being clever and leaving them in the sunglasses holder so I wouldn't lose them. However, when I snapped the unit out, the 2 screws went flying and then I spent 10 minutes searching the car until I found them. Doh! Anyway, I'm delighted to have found your video and very grateful for the very clear instructions and the link to the inexpensive part. I also ordered 3, so now have what I need the next time, as I expect the part will fail again in a few years. Thank you! Thank you!
Great video. Thanks! I found that disconnecting the 3 wiring plugs allowed me to take the whole console unit out of the car which made getting the latch out of the console easier. I also snapped in the new latch before reinstalling the console unit and tested to make sure it worked properly before reinstallation.
Omg I couldn’t believe how I was able to find this. Thank you thank you thank you My engineer husband said he could screw it shut snd the other men said they’d tape it shut. Geez. Love that I found this and a smart woman is the fixer upper. 😎👌✌️
Thank you so much! I did this fix myself (took me a little longer to pop out the latch part than it took you) but this video helped me through the process.
Add my thanks to the list! Recommend needle-nose pliers to pop out the old part, makes removal much easier. Otherwise just needed a screwdriver, no problem!
While I was replacing my clip a white plastic piece fell out from somewhere. Now I’m scouring the internet to figure out how to put it back. At least finding the solution to my first problem with the console clip thing was easy!
Czr Experiments once I figured out how to get the old clip out, a piece of cake. This saved me $80 because I didn’t have to buy a new console compartment
For 2010 Subaru Outbacks, this guide works perfectly. But for the 2010 outback, make sure to take the overhead set off from the back! Not from the front as shown in this video - remove it from the back, and work towards the front, and then follow the video exactly. Then you will fix the problem perfectly without any damage or issues. Back to front for 2010 Outbacks!
I love the internet. First search result is this video, with the link to the part. You're awesome.
You absolutely ROCK! This issue has been plaguing me for a couple of years! I was not going to pay the exorbitant amount my Subaru dealer wanted to fix it, but you tipped me off to an inexpensive, easy-to-diy, repair. You saved me $$ and I really appreciate the effort and time you took to put out this video. Thank you!
^^ This! Thank you!
Thank you! Trying to help a friend fix her sunglasses holder in a 2012 Legacy. This is EXACTLY what I needed. You clearly and simply explained in under 5 minutes what it takes others 20, and they still leave you confused. Shame you seem to have stop posting videos.
Dealer quoted by $150 to replace the whole console! Took me less than 2 minutes to fix. THANK YOU!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your fix was so easy and cheap and worked on my 2013 Subaru Forester. Took me 10 minutes max and cost around $20 (mostly shipping + I bought 2 just in case). The dealer wanted $250 + labor.
This was the best video for showing how to fix this annoying problem. I got my part from Subaru and it was only about $8 but NO SHIPPING because it was picked up at my local parts counter. Other units were cheaper but had $8-$10 for the shipping! Point is, you rock and I fixed it with your help. Thank you!
Which store did you get your parts from? Im looking for one where i live
You are indeed a superhero for digging all these details up to share it with helpless subaru customers like us. I have had a broken lock for over two years. Have been putting it off considering the dealer insisted the whole console needs replaced for a silly broken clip. Didnt want to be ripped off. I'm glad your video showed up with a google search for "overhead console". Thank you for sharing.
I couldn’t find the part in Canada so I had a friend order from the US and mail it to me. Fixed in 10 mins. Thank you so much for this easy-to-follow video.
Omg thank you so much. They wanted like $250 to fix this at the dealer. Bam!! Just fixed it now with your help!!
My clip just broke this morning. So grateful I found your video! I ordered the part and will be re-visiting you again soon! Thank you so much!
Halo7444 great timing! Ours was broken for a while before we fixed it.
Like many others have mentioned, the dealership service center crooks wanted to charge my wife $300+ for this $6 fix. Thank you for this information!
2024 and I needed this!! Thank you 😊
Great thanks! Part number was right for my 2012 Forester. Much appreciated!
Thank you for the links on where to purchase. What a blessing!
Thanks so much. The local Subaru dealership quoted me around $250. to fix. Nice to get it done for less than $8. So glad you figured it out.
Add me to the list of folks who owe you a big thanks for the vid and the link! Very helpful vid! Thank you!
Frank Wagner thanks, Frank! I’m glad to hear it.
Incredible!! The Subaru dealership was going to charge me $250 to have this fixed. I was able to buy 3 pieces for $3 and it took like 5 minutes to fix. Life saving, thank you!
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Thank you! Subaru quoted above $160 for the repair, with your video I got it done for $15!
Thanks you for posting this video. I had a little trouble compressing the spring loaded clips with a screwdriver or pen cap. I ended up fashioning a piece of household copper wiring (3 inches). in a "U" shape. I inserted the tool and the piece surrendered, popping out nicely..
Chalk up another happy viewer! Wife will be thrilled when she sees this is fixed. The tape we had holding it up really didn’t look that cool. Haha. Thank you!
Thank you! This is so helpful! While I’m waiting for my clip to arrive I pulled out the visor extenders to cover the edges of the sunglasses compartment door to hold it closed. Now I can use the rear view mirror while I wait!
Thanks for the video. I was changing the map bulbs in my 2014 Outback and one of the bulbs popped out of my fingers and disappeared through the open back of the console and ended up on top of it! I removed the two screws but the console was held in so tight I was afraid I would break it pulling it down. Then I found your video and saw which end to pull down and I popped it out and retrieved the bulb! I then inserted both bulbs before replacing the console!! Thanks again!!
Thank you for the tutorial, I especially appreciated the advice to clip it back into place before putting in the new part it made it very easy.
Thanks for putting this up. I'm 6' tall and when I drive our 2014 legacy the sunglass holder is in the way of the rear view mirror. I began researching and ran across your video and am ordering ours today. Thank you!
Recently found this video and it was a godsend. That particular part had been broken for about a year and I finally asked our Subaru service center to replace it. They quoted $180 to replace the entire console (!!!) for this one broken piece. Thank you so much for posting this video, it helped me save a lot of time and money!
I'm glad this video helped. Thanks for the comment!
8 mins and about 10 bucks! Thank you so much. Including the link to the part was very helpful. I have a 2013 and the part for the 2014 worked great.
Saved me several hours and at least four headaches. 10/10
I ordered a new latch for the sunglasses holder in my Outback. Thanks for the link to it. Other wise i would have had to order it directly from the dealer, which costs about 4 times as much. Your video makes it look pretty simple to replace it. I can do that easily. Thanks for the info!
Amazing! Thank you so much! Just bought this exact car and had this issue arise 2 months after purchase. Dealership said trim can't be warrantied and estimated $100 to fix it...so I laughed and walked away. I'm glad I researched and found this!!!!! Thank you.
Taylor Beatty good luck! It’s a simple cheap fix once you know what to look for. I’m sure this will work for you, too.
Thanks, super helpful! I had partial fail for months, would close but any bump would send it down. It finally just completely failed. Such an easy fix!
I just ordered the part to fix the issue (thanks for the link!), my dealer wanted $300 to fix this!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much! Terrific video! I have the same problem with my 2013 Outback that the dealer wants $280 to fix. So I just ordered the part. I hope that Subaru takes note of their dealer's outrageous repair cost for this simple fix.
Greg Pisano thanks for the message. I’m glad this helped you!
Wow, you are a Godsend. I am such a novice I don't even know how to change oil (didn't bother to dirty my hands, I supposed). But your video motivates me because I refuse to pay the dealer $200+ for a simple clip change. So I ordered 3 ($5 @ average) via your link and took me almost half an hour (because I have to gingerly remove so I don't break anything) but end result of total satisfaction. A BIG THANK YOU.
Thank you so much for posting the solution to my annoying problem. I was ready to super glue it shut!!
THANK YOU!!!!! My 4 year old got to playing in my car and I’ve dealt with this being broken for way too long. My sunglasses no longer fall out every time the door gets shut!!
Great...thanks. This has been bugging me for a while. Ordered parts through your link...now just waiting on delivery.😊
Thank you for making this! The clip on my outback just broke and after a quick search on youtube I found your video and links and will have my new piece in a few weeks for an easy fix. THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!!! I was just going to superglue it shut! I didn't use it at all until starting last year when I started putting a remote gate opener (like a garage door opener on it). You should forward a link with all the comments so they can see them, especially the ones where Subaru dealerships were going to charge hundreds of dollars!!!
Awesome! Like $1.98 for the part $7.00 in shipping. Thanks for the video. Had a quarter stuck in the side of it for about a year holding it up!
Just fixed my 2013 Outback--thanks for the video!
I appreciate you taking the time to post this how to video. I ordere this part for $1.87 and with a screwdriver, pliers and 10 minutes got it replaced.
TH-cam has saved us a few times and we're glad to be able to put something helpful back out there. Thanks for the comment 😀
Thank you for this video! Easy fix for something the dealership was going to charge $50 in labor for!
Thankyou... Thankyou... I have had a broken Sunglass holder in my 2013 Outback for the past 6 months. Subaru told me $105 for the whole console. I am going to do what you did. Thanks for the link to the part...
Hey thats great, glad our video helped someone else out! It's easy and cheap. By the way, it will be much easier if you can use two small flat heads to remove the clip piece than a pen cap like I did. You'll be so happy to have that sunglass holder closed again.
Thanks again! My 2013 Outback's sunglass holder is FIXED! I ordered the part from the link you provided, and I installed it in 10 minutes following your video. I can now love my Subaru again.
That is so cool, Pete! Thanks for coming back to let me know. I'm so glad that helped you. I know the feeling. It's a small thing but it just feels so much better not having that door hanging down! 😃
I was just told by my dealership today that they would replace the whole console on my 2013 Outback for $183.63... I said heck no and found your video! Will be ordering my clip now - thank you!!!!
Vicki Seiwald awesome! Let us know how that works out :)
Excellent! Got the parts easy peasy and took less than 5 minutes to install. Thanks!!!
Just did it in my '14 Outback....took no time at all.....thank you for the tutorial!!
Thank you so much for this video! I think you made me a hero with my wife, who's had a broken sunglasses holder for months!
Excellent. We finally got tired of ours hanging down, too! I'm glad this worked for you :)
Thank you so much for posting this video! I have the confidence now to replace my own.
Wow! Thank you! This must be a Subaru issue. You are amazing for figuring this out and sharing as well.
Thanks for posting this. Simple instructions and I did it quickly.
Wow! It is sooo helpful to have the link to the part. Tiny bit needs replacing and hadn't had much luck tracking it down before seeing your video. Thank you!
Awesome video just bought my Subaru and this has been bugging me and I was finally able to fix it!
You are da man! I don't care WHAT everyone else has been saying about you
This technique worked great. It took 5 minutes or less and works great. Thank you !
Great video -- very helpful. I'll add that some Outbacks have 4 screws holding the console in place: 2 in the sunglasses compartment and two behind the lighting lens. Carefully pull off the lens, remove all four screws, and then pull the console starting from the front.
Very well done! You saved me something like $200!
Thank you so much for the video to fix the sun glass holder on the 2014 Outback. Going to the dealer for service tomorrow and was going to order the whole console. Again thanks for the video and the link to purchase the part.
OLIVER L STEWART great timing!
Thank you!! I was about to get ripped off by the dealer. What an ez fix!! Again thank you!!
Thank you! You are great! So glad I could buy some extra parts from Home Decor (do the expedited shipping - it was worth it!) and do this myself (took all of 20 minutes). Saved so much time and money. Now my 2014 Legacy sunglasses holder is all better!!
I still love not having to look at that every day. I'm glad this worked for you too!
I am so excited!! That was a really easy fix! It took a little longer than I expected because when I took out the 2 screws, I thought I was being clever and leaving them in the sunglasses holder so I wouldn't lose them. However, when I snapped the unit out, the 2 screws went flying and then I spent 10 minutes searching the car until I found them. Doh! Anyway, I'm delighted to have found your video and very grateful for the very clear instructions and the link to the inexpensive part. I also ordered 3, so now have what I need the next time, as I expect the part will fail again in a few years. Thank you! Thank you!
Hopefully you won't need the other two but it will be nice to have if you do! So far, our first part is still holding up.
Thank you! Just replaced the clip and works perfectly in my 13 legacy
+Benjamin Bunker awesome! I’m so glad this video is helping so many people. Thanks for the message!
Thank you, thank you for the vid. Ordered the part and can't wait to fix it!
THANK YOU. 10 minutes, $2. Done! Pretty incredible.
Thank you so much for the video! Just fixed mine in my 2013 Forester.
Great video. Thanks! I found that disconnecting the 3 wiring plugs allowed me to take the whole console unit out of the car which made getting the latch out of the console easier. I also snapped in the new latch before reinstalling the console unit and tested to make sure it worked properly before reinstallation.
Thank you. You saved me $350 that the dealer wanted to replace this unit.
Nice! I’m glad this worked for you
Same problem. Excellent video. Thanks for the help!
This is awesome! Same thing happened to me. Got the part. Easy fix! Thank you! 😊
Thank you for sharing this! I almost ordered an entire console replacement because I had the same issue.
Thanks for the help! You did the research and we reap the rewards!
Advice was right on and very helpful in addressing the same issue in my 13 Outback. Thank you for the research and going to the trouble for posting!
Same thing happened to my 2012 outback! Thank you for the very helpful video!!
Thank you. You made it look easy . I have 2013 so I'm sure this will work
Omg I couldn’t believe how I was able to find this. Thank you thank you thank you
My engineer husband said he could screw it shut snd the other men said they’d tape it shut.
Geez. Love that I found this and a smart woman is the fixer upper. 😎👌✌️
Thanks. Just did this on my 2013 outback. It’s gonna be nice to get full use of my mirror again
Thanks. This worked for my 2013 Forester. Girl power!
You are a life saver! Same part for our 2013 Outback.
Thank you so much! I did this fix myself (took me a little longer to pop out the latch part than it took you) but this video helped me through the process.
Thank you! My dealer said it would be $240 for the entire console.
Linda Uber I wonder if they know the fix is so easy and cheap?
Adding to the comment love-fest. Thank you for this video, this was so easy and saved me so much time and money. Thank you!
Thanks for vid.Worked well in Oz.
So glad I found your video. Both video and the links to buy the parts are so helpful! thanks again!
Perfect! Thank you! I bought a few as well. Love our Outbacks but lots of minor annoyances.
minor I can handle!
Thanks for the video it was very helpful and the links to the parts, now I don't have to drive around with the sunglass holder down any more.
You're awesome. Thanks for the link to the part!
Worked like a charm. Thank you for this video and link!
Edwin Carstensen excellent! Thanks for letting us know how it worked out. 👍🏼
Great video. Ordered from the linked store. EZ PZ replacement. Thx so much!
It works for a 2008 Subaru Outback, same part stamped with PR-3. Thanks!
Add my thanks to the list! Recommend needle-nose pliers to pop out the old part, makes removal much easier. Otherwise just needed a screwdriver, no problem!
After screwing with mine for 40 minutes... I realized I should “TH-cam” it. Thanks for letting me know I was pushing the wrong way🤦🏼♀️
Very helpful! Thanks for doing this video.
thank you very much i have 2012 forester with same issue i think these should have the same part number
While I was replacing my clip a white plastic piece fell out from somewhere. Now I’m scouring the internet to figure out how to put it back. At least finding the solution to my first problem with the console clip thing was easy!
Thank you for this video, you saved me $230 at the Subaru service center lol 👍🏽🙏🏽✊🏽💪🏽💯👌🏽
Thank you SO much for posting this video and the link.
Where did you get the part from. Never saw a link
great! so glad you posted this. ordering the part as I type...
Great! Let us know how it works out. Good luck
Czr Experiments once I figured out how to get the old clip out, a piece of cake. This saved me $80 because I didn’t have to buy a new console compartment
Alex Cowell awesome! Thanks for the follow-up. I’m glad that did the trick.
Thanks for the video and infos. I found the site with free shipping fee. I leave the link below
For 2010 Subaru Outbacks, this guide works perfectly. But for the 2010 outback, make sure to take the overhead set off from the back! Not from the front as shown in this video - remove it from the back, and work towards the front, and then follow the video exactly. Then you will fix the problem perfectly without any damage or issues. Back to front for 2010 Outbacks!
Thank you very much. You saved me a bundle.
Great video thank you! It works now and the wife is happy. :)
Scott Maas it seems like a lot of us had the same trouble. I’m glad this fixed it for you guys too!