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.>
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General Description of Wiper and Washer Systems
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
Wiper and Washer System
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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Rear gate (Outback)
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using any of the following systems.
● Power door locking switch: Refer to “Power door locking switches” F2-7.
● Remote keyless entry system: Refer to “Remote keyless entry system” F2-8.
To open:
First unlock the rear gate lock then p
Folding down the rear seatback
WARNING
● When you fold down the seatback, check that there are no passengers or objects on the rear seat. Not doing so creates a risk of injury or property damage if the seatback suddenly folds down.
● Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area or trunk
