Subaru Outback: Ignition Switch Illumination
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the steering column cover.
- Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to right and left.
- Release the claws and remove the steering column lower cover.
- Separate the steering column upper cover and steering upper cover, and remove the steering column upper cover.
3) Remove the bulb socket and ignition switch illumination bulb.
NOTE: If the bulb socket is faulty, replace the ignition key lock. <Ref. to SL-58, Ignition Key Lock.>
B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
Day Time Running Resistor
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front bumper face assembly. <Ref. to EI-39, REMOVAL, Front Bumper.>
2) Remove the daytime running resistor.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the bolt, and remove the daytime running resistor.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Daytime running resistor: 7.5 N*m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
2) Adjust the fog light beam. (Model with fog light) <Ref. to LI-41, FOG LIGHT AIMING, ADJUSTMENT, Front Fog Light Assembly.>
Reflex Reflector
A: REMOVAL
From behind the bumper, release the claws and remove the reflex reflector.
B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Door Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the door switch.
- Remove the screws, and pull out the door switch.
- Disconnect the connector and remove the door switch.
B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
Refer to "CHECK DOOR SWITCH" of "Interior Light System". <Ref. to LI-16, CHECK DOOR SWITCH., INSPECTION, Interior Light System.>
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General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
B: COMPONENT
1. FRONT WIPER
Wiper rubber
Wiper blade ASSY
Wiper arm ASSY
Pivot cover B
Wiper link ASSY
Pivot cover C
Wiper motor assembly
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-
Wiper and Washer System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
1. WIPER AND WASHER (FRONT)
Refer to "Front Wiper and Washer System" in the wiring diagram. <Ref. to
WI-169, WIRING DIAGRAM, Front
Wiper and Washer System.>
2. WIPER AND WASHE
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Washing the underbody
Chemicals, salts and gravel used for deicing road surfaces are extremely corrosive,
accelerating the corrosion of underbody components, such as the exhaust system,
fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor pan and fenders, and suspension. Thoroughly
flush the underbody and inside of the fender
Child safety
WARNING
● Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving.
The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child
will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle.
● While riding in the vehicle, infants and
