maintenance SUBARU BAJA 2003 1.G Service Manual

Maintenance and service11-51
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Main fuse
HB8003CB
The main fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent dam-
age to the wiring harness and electrical equipment. Check the main
fuses if any electrical component fails to operate (except the starter mo-
tor) and other fuses are good. A melted main fuse must be replaced.
Use only replacements with the same specified rating as the melted
main fuse. If a main fuse blows after it is replaced, have the electrical
system checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such accessories may cause
the electronic system to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if
they are not suited for the vehicle.

Maintenance and service11-53
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HBF048CB
HB3019BB
Wattage Bulb No.
8 Licence plate light 12V –5W 168
9 Cargo light 12V –13W 912
Q High mount stop light 12V–13W 912
W Backup light 12V –21W 7440
E Brake rear turn signal/tail light 12V –21/5W 7443
R Tail light 12V –5W 168
T Sports activity lights 12V –55W H3

Maintenance and service11-55
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Low beam light bulbs
HBB042BA
HBB041BB
1. Disconnect the electrical connector for the black cable.
2. Remove the retainer spring.
3. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer spring securely.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector for black cable.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover. High beam light bulbs
HBB044BB
HBB043BA
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb.
2. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Replace the bulb with new one.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector. At this time, use care not to
touch the bulb surface.

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HBB039CBHBB020BA
3. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning counter-clockwise. Install a new bulb in the socket.
5. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
6. Set the headlight assembly into the vehicle body. Tighten the mount-
ing screws. Rear combination lights
Rear combination lights are composed of the rear turn signal/brake/tail
light and back up lights.
Rear turn signal/Brake/Tail and Back up lights
The rear turn signal/brake/tail light is one bulb with two filament types.
If any one of them malfunctions, replace the bulb with a new one.

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9. Install the cover by inserting the knobs into the places. Tail light (on the tailgate)
HBB087BAHBB086BA
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the tailgate trim by loosening the installation screws.
3. Remove the tail light cover by loosening the installation screws.
HBB048BAHBB088BA
4. Remove the bulb socket from the tail light by turning it counterclock- wise.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it.
6. Install a new bulb into the socket by pushing it.
7. Install the bulb socket into the tail light by turning it clockwise until itstops.
8. Install the tail light cover and the tailgate trim.

Maintenance and service11-61
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HBB093BA
7. Remove the bulb socket from the license plate bracket by turning it
counterclockwise.
8. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
9. Install a new bulb in the socket by pushing it.10. Install the bulb socket into the license plate bracket.
11. Install the covers by reversing procedures for removal. Map light, dome light and door step light
HBB068BE

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High mount stop and cargo light assembly
HBB089BA
1. Remove the high mount stop light mounting screws.
HBB090BB
2. Remove the bulb socket from the light assembly by turning it counter- clockwise.

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NOTE Other bulbs may be difficult to replace. Have your SUBARU dealer
replace these bulbs if necessary.

14-6
Maintenance precautions11-3
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Maintenance schedule 11-3
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Manual heating and air conditioning system 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 7-11
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Manual transmission oil 11-21
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Map light 6-3
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Map light, dome light and door step light 11-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meters and gauges 3-7
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Mirrors 3-28
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Moonroof 2-30
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Moonroof — if the moonroof cannot be closed 9-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) 8-2 . . . . . .
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Odometer/Trip meter 3-7
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Off road driving 8-7
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Oil pressure warning light 3-12
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Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside mirrors 3-30
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Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parking brake stroke 11-35
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Parking light switch 3-21
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Parking your vehicle 7-26
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Periodic inspections 8-5
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Power door locking switches 2-5
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Power steering 7-21
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Power steering fluid 11-27
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Power windows 2-21
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Precautions against vehicle modification 1-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD) 5-16 . . . . . . . .
Preparing to drive 7-8
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Index14-7
R Rear center console 6-6
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Rear combination lights 11-57
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Rear differential gear oil 11-25
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Rear headrest 1-10
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Rear quarter storage box 6-7
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Rear seats 1-8
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Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 3-26
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Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of brake pad and lining 11-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of windshield wiper blades 11-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 11-52
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Reporting safety defects (USA) 13-4
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Rocking the vehicle 8-15
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Roof rail and crossbar 6-23
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Seatbelt maintenance 1-21
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Seatbelts 1-14
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Seatbelt safety tips 1-14
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Seatbelt warning light and chime 1-16, 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater (if equipped) 1-7
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Security system (if equipped) 2-13
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Security system status indicator light (if equipped) 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selector lever 7-15
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Shift lock release 7-20
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Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles) 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow tires 8-13
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Spare tire 9-6
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Spark plugs 11-19
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Specifications 12-2
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Speedometer 3-7
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Sport activity lights (if equipped) 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spotlight (if equipped) 6-3
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SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 1-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .