Subaru Outback (BR): Power Seat System
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
When removing the front seat, Disconnect the ground cable from battery before
disconnecting the
side airbag module harness connector, and wait for 60 seconds before starting
the operation.
1. POWER SEAT SWITCH
1) Remove the seat from vehicle. <Ref. to SE-10, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the seat side cover OUT.
- Release the claw in the rear section of the seat side cover.
- Release the claw in the upper section of the seat side cover.
- Remove the clip and release the claw in the front section of the seat
side cover
- Disconnect the power seat switch and lumber switch connectors and remove
the seat side cover
OUT.

3) Remove the screws to remove the power seat switch assembly.

2. LUMBAR SWITCH
1) Remove the seat from vehicle. <Ref. to SE-10, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the seat side cover OUT.
- Release the claw in the rear section of the seat side cover.
- Release the claw in the upper section of the seat side cover.
- Remove the clip and release the claw in the front section of the seat
side cover
- Disconnect the power seat switch and lumber switch connectors and remove
the seat side cover
OUT.

3) Disconnect the connector and remove the lumbar switch assembly.

B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1. WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to "Power Seat System" in the wiring diagram. <Ref. to WI-198, WIRING
DIAGRAM, Power Seat System.>
2. TROUBLE SYMPTOM

3. CHECK POWER SEAT SWITCH
Measure resistance between terminals while operating each switch.



Replace the switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.
4. CHECK LUMBAR SWITCH
Measure resistance between terminals while operating each switch.


Replace the switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.
5. ALL FUNCTIONS DO NOT OPERATE

6. SOME MOTORS DO NOT OPERATE

- Driver's seat
- Passenger's seat
- Lumber motor
- Reclining motor
- Tilt motor
- Lifter motor
- Slide motor


- Malfunction of tilt operation

- Malfunction of lifter operation


- Malfunction of reclining operation

- Malfunction of lumbar operation

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A: REMOVAL
1. SEAT HEATER UNIT
1) Remove the front seats. <Ref. to SE-10, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the backrest cover of front seat and seat cushion cover. <Ref. to
SE-12, DISASSEMBL
A: COMPONENT
1. DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY
Front
Rear
Inner remote ASSY
Front door latch and door lock actuator ASSY
Door outer handle
Door outer handle cover
Key
SEE MORE:
The security indicator light deters potential thieves by indicating that the
vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system. It begins flashing approximately
60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “Acc”
or “LOCK” position or immediately after
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the manual transmission assembly
from the vehicle. <Ref. to 6MT-25, REMOVAL,
Manual Transmission Assembly.>
2) Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral
position switch. <Ref. to 6MT-37, REMOVAL,
Switches and Harness.>
3) Remove the transfer case together wit
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