Description
Metra 40-SB20 Reverse Antenna Adapter for Select Subaru Factory Radios
Keep the original Subaru radio when fitting a compatible aftermarket antenna. The Metra 40-SB20 adapts the replacement antenna's Motorola connection to the factory radio's Subaru-style connection in the listed Forester, Impreza, Legacy and Outback applications.
Connection Features
- Connect a replacement antenna while retaining the original radio in a listed Subaru.
- The female Motorola socket receives the matching aftermarket antenna plug.
- A male Subaru-style connector supplies the factory-radio side of the adapter.
- Exact model-year listings cover selected Forester, Impreza, Legacy and Outback vehicles.
- FM-modulator installations require a separate 40-SB10 with this adapter, according to its official packaging.
Technical Specifications
| Direction | Aftermarket antenna to factory radio |
|---|---|
| Antenna connector | Female Motorola |
| Factory connector | Male Subaru style |
| Form | Cable adapter |
Vehicle Applications
- 2009-2013 Subaru Forester
- 2008-2011 Subaru Impreza
- 2005-2013 Subaru Legacy
- 2005-2014 Subaru Outback
Installation Notes
Match the original radio connector and exact vehicle application. For FM-modulator use, the official package specifies 40-SB10 with this adapter and identifies 40-SB30 as the complete kit; companion products are supplied separately.
Vehicle Configuration Notes
- The 2009–2013 Subaru Forester application specifies DVD-based factory navigation.
- The 2008–2011 Subaru Impreza application specifies factory navigation.
- For Subaru Legacy and Outback, the specified 2010–2012 configurations have factory navigation; the specified 2010–2011 configurations without factory navigation are also covered.