1997 SUBARU LEGACY headlight bulb

B6M0336A
2) Look at the beam angle gauge (vertical movement).
The bubble on the gauge should not deviate from the cen-
ter of the gauge.
B6M0825A
3) Look at the beam angle gauge (horizontal movement).
The indicator should not deviate from the center of the
gauge by more than two segments on either side of the
gauge.
B: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. HEADLIGHT BULB
1) Disconnect the connector from inside of the engine
compartment.
2) Remove rubber cap.
3) Remove the light bulb retaining spring to remove the
bulb.
4) Replace the bulb with a new one and hook the spring.
5) Attach the rubber cap and connect the connector.
M6A0139
CAUTION:

Since the tungsten halogen bulb operates at high
temperature, dirt and oil on the bulb surface decreases
the bulb’s useful life. When replacing the bulb, hold the
flange portion and do not touch the glass portion.
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4. Headlight

B: BULB REPLACEMENT
B6M0761A
1Tachometer and temperature
gauge illumination

2Oil pressure

3CHECK ENGINE (Malfunction Indi-
cator Light)

4Tachometer illumination

5Turn signal (RH)

6Headlight beam

7Door open (Front-Right)
8Seat belt

9Door open (Front-Left)

10Door open (Rear-Right)

11Door open (Rear-Left)

12Rear gate open (Wagon)

13TCS (Operation indicator)
(TAIWAN model)

14Turn signal (LH)

15Speedometer illumination
16Speedometer and fuel gauge illumi-
nation

17Low fuel

18Charge

19Brake fluid level/parking brake

20FWD

21AT oil temperature

22ABS

23TCS (Warning) (TAIWAN model)
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6-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
13. Combination Meter

D: BASIC DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURE
Start security system check.
Fully open all door windows and turn ignition switch OFF.
Take key out of ignition, exit vehicle and lock driver’s door.
Indicator light illuminates.
OK The light flashes.
 The light does not
illuminate.
Check indicator harness.
Check security indicator light.
Check driver’s door key cylinder lock/unlock switch.
Check security control module.
Check whether switch input signal remains UNLOCK.
Check wiring harness.
Check switch input signals.
(Harnesses and switches separately)
(Tamper, door, hood, trunk and rear gate
switch)Check security control module.
Wait for 30 seconds.
Indicator light flashes at long intervals (0.2 sec. ON and 2.4 sec.
OFF).
OK
 Not OK
Check security control module.
Unlock driver’s door using the inside lock knob and open door.
The horn sounds and headlights flash intermittently at 0.2 sec. ON
and 0.6 sec. OFF intervals.
The engine will not start even if the ignition switch is turned to
START. Indicator lamp goes out.
OK Starter motor runs.
 All are not OK.
Check driver’s door switch.
Check wiring harness.
Check security control module.
 Horn is not OK.
Check horn
operation by
pushing horn pad
on steering wheel.
OK
 Not OK
Check horn.
Check horn relay.
Check security control module.
Check harness between horn relay and security control module.
 Headlights are not
OK.
Check headlights
operation by
turning light switch
ON/OFF.
OK
 Not OK
Check headlight
bulbs.
Check combination
switch.
Check headlight
relay.
Check starter interrupt relay.
Check wiring harness.
Check security control module.Check headlight alarm relay.
Check security control module.
Check wiring harness.
The alarm system continues to operate for 150 seconds.
OK Not OK
The horn and
headlights turn off.
The starter motor
does not run.
OK
 Not OK
Check security
control module.
Unlock the driver’s door using ignition key.
Continues to next step.














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6. Security System