Subaru Outback (BR): 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.>
READ NEXT:
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
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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WARNING
Never tow AWD vehicles (including AT, MT and CVT) with the front wheels raised
off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels
raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground. This will cause
the vehicle to spin away due to the operation
If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s)
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light(s)
will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the
driver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chi
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