SUBARU OUTBACK 2004 4.G Owners Manual

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1) Fuse puller
2) Spare fuses
The fuse puller and spare fuses are stored in the main
fuse box cover in the engine compartment. A) Good
B) Blown
If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls do
not operate, inspect the corresponding fuse. If a fuse
has blown, replace it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and
turn off all electrical accessories.
2. Remove the cover.
(For behind the coin tray: open the coin tray and pull it
horizontally to remove it.)
3. Determine which fuse may be blown. The back side
of each fuse box cover and the “Fuses and circuits”
section in chapter 12 in this manual show the circuit for
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2
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AB
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each fuse.
1) Fuse puller
4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a
spare fuse of the same rating.
6. If the same fuse blows again, this indicates that its
system has a problem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs.Main fuse
Main fuse box
The main fuses are designed to melt during an over-
load to prevent damage to the wiring harness and
electrical equipment. Check the main fuses if any elec-
trical component fails to operate (except the starter
motor) 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.
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HSB068BB
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Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing
fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your ve-
hicle. Such accessories may cause the electronic sys-
tem to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if
they are not suited for the vehicle.

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Replacing bulbs
12 3 4
5
67 12 14 10 12
8
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13
8 910 11
12
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Wattage Bulb No.
1) Headlight GT and OUTBACK
modelsLow beam 12V-55W H1
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Except GT and OUT-
BACK models 12V-65/
55W9007(HB5)
2) Front turn signal 12V-27W 1156NA (Amber)
3) Spot light 12V-8W –
4) Dome light 12V-8W –
5) Door step light 12V-3.4W –
6) Front turn signal light/park- ing and front side marker
light 12V-27/8W 1157NA
(Amber)
7) Front fog light Except OUTBACK 12V-55W H3
OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
8) Backup light
Sedan 12V-27W 3156K
Station wagon 12V-27W 1156
9) Luggage area light 12V-13W 912 10) High mount stop light
Sedan 12V-16W 921
Station wagon 12V-13W 912
11) Rear turn signal light Sedan 12V-21W –
Station wagon 12V-21W 7440
12) Brake/tail light Sedan 12V-27/8W 3157K
Station wagon 12V-27/8W 1157
13) License plate light
Sedan 12V-5W 168
Station wagon 12V-3.8W or 5W194 or 168
14) Trunk room light 12V-5W W5W Wattage Bulb No.

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„Headlight
Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while
in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare
hands or greasy gloves, finger prints or grease
on the bulb surface will develop into hot spots
and cause the bulb to break. If there are finger
prints or grease on the bulb surface, wipe them
away with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol.
NOTE
If headlight aiming is required, consult your
SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the head-
light aim. T
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1) Low beam light bulb
2) High beam light bulb
Remove the headlight bulb cover, by turning it coun-
terclockwise. V
Low beam light bulbs
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1) Electrical connector
2) Red cable
3) Black cable
1. Disconnect the electrical connector for the black
cable.
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2
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2. Remove the retainer spring.
3. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer spring se- curely.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector for black cable.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover. V
High beam light bulbs
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1) Push
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb.
2. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Replace the bulb with new one.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector. At this time,
use care not to touch the bulb surface.
5. To install the bulb to the headlight assembly, turn it
clockwise until it clicks.
6. Install the headlight bulb cover. T
Except GT and OUTBACK models
1) Electrical connector
2) Push
1. Disconnect the electrical connector while pressing
the lock release tab.
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2. Remove the bulb holder from the headlight assem-
bly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb holder in the headlight assembly by
turning it clockwise until it locks.
6. Remove the electrical connector. „Front fog light (if equipped)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your
SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary. „
Front turn signal light, parking light
and side marker light
The headlight assembly must be removed before the
front turn signal light and parking light bulbs can be re-
placed. When the headlight assembly has been re-
moved and then reinstalled, it may become necessary
to make a headlight aiming adjustment. After a bulb
has been replaced, it is recommended that the head-
light aiming adjustment be made at a SUBARU dealer.
1. Remove the headlight assembly mounting screws
located at the top of and the front of the headlight as-
sembly using a phillips screwdriver or an open-end
wrench.
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UBB016BA