Subaru Outback: Battery
A: REMOVAL
1) After disconnecting the battery ground terminal,
remove the terminal cover, then disconnect the
positive terminal.
2) Remove the battery cable holder from the battery
rod.
3) Remove flange nut from the battery rod and remove
battery holder.

Remove the battery.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
3.5 N*m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.6 ft-lb)
NOTE:
- Clean the battery cable terminals and apply
grease to retard the formation of corrosion.
- Connect the positive (+) terminal, and then connect
the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
- After the battery is installed, initial diagnosis of
the electronic throttle control is performed. Wait for
10 seconds or more after turning the ignition switch
to ON, and then start the engine.
C: INSPECTION
WARNING:
- Electrolyte is corrosive acid, and has toxicity;
be careful of handling the fluid.
- Make sure the electrode does not come into
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Especially
at contact with eyes, flush with water for 15
minutes and get prompt medical attention.
- In addition, be careful not to let the electrode
contact with the coated parts.
- Be careful when handling the batteries because
they produce explosive gases.
- Be sure to keep battery away from any fire.
- For safety, in case an explosion does occur,
wear eye protection or shield your eyes when
working near any battery. In addition, never
lean over the battery.
- Ventilate sufficiently when using or charging
battery in enclosed space.
- Before starting work, remove rings, metal
watch-bands, and other metal jewelry.
- Never allow metal tools to contact the positive
battery terminal and anything connected to
it while you are at the same time in contact with
any other metallic portion of the vehicle.
1. EXTERNAL PARTS
Check the battery case, top cover, vent plugs, and
terminal posts for dirt or cracks. If necessary, clean
with water and wipe with a dry cloth.
Apply a thin coat of grease on the terminal posts to
prevent corrosion.
2. ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check the electrolyte level in each cell. If the level
is below MIN level, bring the level to MAX level by
pouring distilled water into the battery cell. Do not
fill beyond MAX level.
3. SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF ELECTROLYTE
1) Measure specific gravity of electrolyte using a
hydrometer and a thermometer.
Specific gravity varies with temperature of electrolyte
so that it must be corrected at 20ºC (68ºF) using
the following calculation:
S20 = St + 0.0007 × (t - 20)
S20: Specific gravity corrected at electrolyte
temperature of 20ºC (68ºF)
St: Measured specific gravity
t: Measured temperature (ºC)
Judge whether or not battery must be
charged, according to corrected specific
gravity.
Standard specific gravity: 1.220 - 1.290 [at
20ºC (68ºF) ]
2) Measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte
in the battery will disclose the state of charge of the
battery. The relation between specific gravity and
state of charge is as shown in the figure.

D: MEASUREMENT
WARNING:
Do not bring an open flame close to the battery
when working.
CAUTION:
- Prior to charging, corroded terminals should
be cleaned with a brush and common caustic
soda solution.
- Be careful since battery electrolyte overflows
while charging the battery.
- Observe instructions when handling the battery
charger.
- Before charging the battery on the vehicle,
disconnect the battery ground terminal to prevent
damage of generator diodes or other electrical
units.
1. JUDGMENT OF BATTERY IN CHARGED
CONDITION
1) Specific gravity of electrolyte should be held
within the specific range from 1.250 to 1.290 for
one hour or more.
2) Voltage per battery cell should be held at a specific
value in a range from 2.5 to 2.8 V for one hour
or more.
2. CHECK CONDITION OF CHARGE WITH
HYDROMETER

3. NORMAL CHARGING
Charge the battery at the current value specified by
manufacturer or at approximately 1/10 of battery's
ampere-hour rating.
4. QUICK CHARGING
CAUTION:
- Observe the items in "3. NORMAL CHARGING".
- Never use 10 A or more when charging the
battery because it will shorten the battery life.
Quick charging is a method that the battery is
charged in a short period of time with a relatively
large current by using a quick charger.
Since a large current flow raises electrolyte temperature,
the battery is subject to damage if the large
current is used for prolonged time. For this reason,
quick charging must be carried out within a current
range that will not raise the electrolyte temperature
to 40ºC (104ºF) or more.
Also the quick charging is a temporary mean to
bring battery voltage up to some level, and battery
should be charged slowly with low current as a rule.
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A: PROCEDURE
1. ENGINE
Check List for Interview
A: CHECK
1. CHECK LIST NO. 1
Check the following item when problem has occurred.
NOTE:
Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
2. CHECK L
A: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Input/output name:
Crankshaft position sensor
Camshaft position sensor
Measuring condition:
After warming-up
At idling
Engine Condition Data
A: ELECTRICAL
SEE MORE:
1. Press the “CRUISE” main switch button.
The cruise control indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle reaches the desired speed.
3. Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “SET” side and release it. Then release
the
1) Head restraint 2) Release button
To raise:
Pull the head restraint up.
To lower:
Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the
seatback.
To remove:
While pressing the release button, pull out the head restraint.
To install:
Install the head restraint
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