light SUBARU OUTBACK 2009 5.G Owners Manual

11-48Maintenance and service
The spare fuses are stored in the main
fuse box cover in the engine compart-ment.
The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse
box in the engine compartment.
1) Good
2) 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 acces- sories.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown.
The back side of each fuse box cover andthe “Fuses and circuits ”section in chapter
12 in this manual show the circuit for eachfuse.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 samerating.
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 overload to prevent damage to
the wiring harness and electrical equip-
ment. Check the main fuses if any
electrical component fails to operate (ex-
cept 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. 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 incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle.
Maintenance and service
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Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W 9005 (HB3) 2) Low beam headlight 12V-55W H7
3) Front turn signal/Parking and front side marker light 12V-27/8W 3457A
4) Map light 12V-8W–
5) Dome light 12V-8W–
6) Door step light 12V-3W–
7) Vanity mirror light 12V-3W–
8) Front fog light 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
9) Trunk light (Sedan) 12V-5W 168 (W5W)
10) High mount stop light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
11 ) Rear turn signal light (Sedan) 12V-21W (WY21W)
12) Back-up light (Sedan) 12V-16W 921
13) Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (Sedan) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
14) Cargo area light (Station wagon) 12V-13W –
15) Brake/Tail light (Station wagon) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
16) Rear side marker light (Station wagon) 12V-5W 168 (W5W)
17) Rear turn signal light (Station wagon) 12V-21W (WY21W)
18) Back-up light (Station wagon) 12V-16W 921
19) Licence plate light 12V-5W168 (W5W)CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire.
& Headlight
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, fingerprints or
grease on the bulb surface will
develop into hot spots, causing 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, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.. It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary. Maintenance and service
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11-52Maintenance and service
! Low beam light bulbs
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. (right-hand side)
Left-hand side 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction.
(left-hand side)
3. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the retainer spring.
6. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer
spring securely.
7. Reconnect the electrical connector.
8. Install the bulb cover.
9. Install the air intake duct with clips.
(right-hand side)
10. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip. (left-hand side)

!High beam light bulbs
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. (right-hand side)
Left-hand side 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction.
(left-hand side)
3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with new one. At this
time, use care not to touch the bulbsurface.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Install the air intake duct with clips.
(right-hand side)
9. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip. (left-hand side) &
Front turn signal/Parking and
front side marker light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary. & Front fog light (if equipped)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary. & Rear combination lights
! Sedan
1. Push the knobs of the cover to open
the cover. Maintenance and service
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11-54Maintenance and service
1) Rear turn signal light
2) Back-up light
3) Brake/tail and rear side marker light
2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
4. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
5. Securely lock the cover against the
trunk trim. !
Station wagon
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws.
2. Wrap tape around a flat-head screw-
driver, then insert the screwdriver into the
gap between the side cover and rear
combination light and use it as a lever to
undo clip 1 in the illustration shown. Undo
clips 2 and 3 in the same way, then
remove the side cover.

3. Remove the upper and lower screws.
Then, straightly slide the rear combination
light assembly rearward and remove it
from the vehicle.1) Brake/tail light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Rear side marker light
4. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
6. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.7. Insert the harness into the holder.
8. Reinstall the rear combination light
assembly by sliding the two-pronged part
of the combination light assembly securely
to each holder of the vehicle side. Maintenance and service
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11-56Maintenance and service
9. Tighten the upper and lower screws.
10. Reinstall the side cover. &Back-up light (Station wagon)
1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the corner of the light cover as shown in the
illustration, and pry the light cover off from
the rear gate trim.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket andreplace it with a new one.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise. Install the light cover on the
rear gate. &
License plate light
! Sedan
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary. ! Station wagon
1. Remove the mounting screws using a
Phillips screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens.

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
5. Tighten the mounting screws.&
Dome light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens. &
Map light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver. Maintenance and service
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11-58Maintenance and service
2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb
straight downward to remove it.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens. &
Vanity mirror light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb. 3. Reinstall the lens. &
Door step light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.