Instant quote for your 2004–2009 Subaru Outback rear window — fitted by trusted local fitters, booked in under two minutes.
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Subaru
Model
Outback
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Pricing for rear-window replacement on this generation Outback is straightforward, as the model line is consistent across the catalogue period. Variation is driven primarily by the combination of features your specific variant carries — the green tint, antenna, and encapsulation all require precision matching during sourcing. Aftermarket glass meeting these specifications is typically more affordable than dealership OEM; your matched specialist will source from their preferred supplier once your booking is confirmed.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | £1,246 — £1,246 | 1 variant | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £1,246 — £1,246 | 1 variant | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £1,246 — £1,246 | 1 variant | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £1,246 — £1,246 | 1 variant | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £1,246 — £1,246 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £1,246 — £1,246 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Outbacks can still be booked.
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Rear-window replacement is faster than windscreen work, but shard cleanup is a significant part of the job.
You'll get an instant quote through our online tool in under 60 seconds — just answer a few questions about your Outback.
Our team carries out a parts check after your booking to confirm your exact glass variant (tint, antenna, and encapsulation all verified).
You're matched with a specialist near you who sources your replacement glass and schedules the fitting at a time that suits.
On the day, your fitter removes the shattered rear window, clears accessible glass shards, and fits the new panel with its pre-bonded trim. This typically takes 30–60 minutes of their time.
Your fitter confirms the minimum drive-away time (adhesive cure happens in the background). Because the rear window is bonded rather than held by clips, you'll want to avoid heavy loads or sudden stops for a few hours.
After the fitting, a professional interior valet is recommended — glass shards can lodge in places the fitter can't always reach on the day, such as under seats or inside seatbelt mechanisms.
All work comes with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
Rear-window replacement on the Outback is typically carried out mobile at your home or workplace — your specialist brings a van kit and completes the job on-site. Workshop visits are arranged only if access or weather makes mobile fitting impractical, or if a specialist in your area prefers their workshop base.
Because the rear window is bonded (not operable like a side window), the adhesive does require cure time in the background — your fitter will confirm the minimum drive-away time before leaving.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Factory-bonded rubber or polymer trim means your replacement glass arrives ready to fit as one complete unit.
Encapsulation is a rubber or polymer gasket moulded directly onto the glass edges during manufacturing. The trim is bonded to the glass at the factory — either by injection moulding, PU robot extrusion, or adhesive bonding. When you need a replacement, the entire panel arrives with its trim already attached, so the glass and gasket are replaced together as a single unit rather than as separate components.
Check your current windscreen or rear window edges. If you see a continuous rubber or polymer seal running around the perimeter that appears moulded or permanently bonded to the glass itself — rather than a separate trim clipped or screwed to the frame — your glass is encapsulated. Ask your dealer or service centre to confirm; they can also check your vehicle specification sheet.
Encapsulated glass simplifies replacement because there's no separate trim to remove, refit, or source. The bonded gasket is replaced as part of the glass unit, which reduces installation complexity and potential leak points. Cure time and drive-away procedures remain unchanged. No additional sourcing delays — encapsulated replacements are stocked as complete assemblies by most suppliers.
Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
The Subaru Outback from this era is a rugged family estate built on the Legacy platform, designed for both on-road comfort and light off-road capability. Rear windows on these models are typically toughened glass — they shatter into small, manageable pieces if damaged, which is why professional cleanup after replacement matters.
These Outbacks carry a green-tinted rear window as standard, along with an integrated antenna laminated into the glass for reliable radio and reception. Your replacement must match both of these features to restore the vehicle's original performance. Encapsulation (a pre-moulded rubber gasket bonded to the glass edges at the factory) is also standard, so the new panel arrives trim-ready.
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