Subaru Outback (BR): Front Side Marker Light Bulb

A: REMOVAL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

2) Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct. (When removing the front turn signal light bulb RH)

3) Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the headlight to be removed. Then remove the clips and turn over the mud guard.

4) Remove the bulb socket and turn signal light bulb.

B: INSTALLATION

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

C: INSPECTION

1) Visually check the bulb for blow out.

2) Check the bulb specification. <Ref. to LI-2, SPECIFICATION, General Description.>

3) Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

Front Fog Light Assembly

A: REMOVAL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

2) Remove the clips and turn over the front end of front mud guard.

3) From the bottom of bumper face, remove the front fog light assembly.

1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the bolts, and remove the front fog light assembly.

B: INSTALLATION

1) Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
Front fog light assembly: 7.5 N*m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

2) Adjust the fog light beam. <Ref. to LI-41, FOG LIGHT AIMING, ADJUSTMENT, Front Fog Light Assembly.>

C: ADJUSTMENT

1. FOG LIGHT AIMING

1) Before checking the fog light beam level, be sure of the following:

• The area around the fog light has not sustained any accident, damage or other type of deformation.
• Vehicle is parked on a level surface.
• The inflation pressure of tires is correct.
• Vehicle's fuel tank is fully filled.

2) Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.

3) Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.

4) Place the vehicle with the front end facing to the measurement panel.

1. Vehicle center
2. Bulb center marking
3. 3 m (10 ft)
4. Height of fog light center

5) Adjust the fog light beam.

1. Remove the clips and turn over the front end of front mud guard.

2. Adjust the beam direction by turning the aiming screw from the bottom of front bumper face.

Front Fog Light Bulb

A: REMOVAL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

2) Remove the clips and turn over the front end of front mud guard.

3) From the bottom of bumper face, remove the front fog light bulb.

1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the bulb.

B: INSTALLATION

CAUTION: After connecting the connector, make sure that the bulb is locked securely.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

C: INSPECTION

1) Visually check the bulb for blow out.

2) Check the bulb specification. <Ref. to LI-2, SPECIFICATION, General Description.>

3) Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

Side Turn Signal Light Assembly

A: REMOVAL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

2) Remove the mirror. <Ref. to GW-30, REPLACEMENT, Outer Mirror.>

3) Remove the scalp cap. <Ref. to GW-23, REPLACEMENT, Scalp Cap.>

4) Remove the side turn signal light assembly.

1. Remove the screws and pull out the side turn signal light assembly.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the side turn signal light assembly.

B: INSTALLATION

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

C: INSPECTION

1) Install the side turn signal light assembly and check that it blinks normally.

2) If it is found not to blink normally, replace the side turn signal light assembly with a new part.

NOTE: Since LED (Light Emitting Diode) is used for the side turn signal light, replace the side turn signal light assembly if the LED burns out.

Rear Combination Light Assembly

A: REMOVAL

1. SEDAN MODEL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

2) Remove the trunk room trim. <Ref. to EI-127, REMOVAL, Trunk Room Trim.>

3) Remove the rear combination light assembly.

1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Release the nuts and clips, then remove the rear combination light assembly.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the clips.

2. OUTBACK MODEL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

2) Remove the clips and detach the rear combination light covers.

3) Remove the rear combination light assembly.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the clips.

1. Release the bolts and clips, then pull out the rear combination light assembly to the vehicle rear.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear combination light assembly.

B: INSTALLATION

CAUTION: For sedan models, replace the seal gasket of the rear combination light assembly with a new part. If the seal gasket is reused, water may come inside of the vehicle.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
Sedan model: 4.5 N*m (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
OUTBACK model: 7.5 N*m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

C: INSPECTION

1) Visually check the bulb for blow out.

2) Check the bulb specification. <Ref. to LI-2, SPECIFICATION, General Description.>

3) Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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