2003 SUBARU OUTBACK brake light

11-34Brake pedal
Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance according to the
maintenance schedule in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
Checking the brake pedal free play
OM-H0224
0.04 —
0.12 in
(1.0 — 3.0 mm)
Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times.
Lightly press the brake pedal down with one finger to check the free
play with a force of less than 2 lb (10 N, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your
SUBARU dealer. Checking the brake pedal reserve distance
OM-H0225
More than 2.56 in (65 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lb (294 N, 30 kg)

11-36Replacement of brake pad and lining
CAUTION
If you continue to drive despite the scraping noise from the audi-
ble brake pad wear indicator, it will result in the need for costlybrake rotor repair or replacement.
OM-H0163
The front disc brakes and the right rear disc brake have an audible wear
indicators on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear close to their ser-
vice limit, the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise whenthe brake pedal is applied.
If you hear this scraping noise each time you apply the brake pedal, have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-sible.
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings
When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU
parts. After replacement, the new parts must be broken in as follows: n Brake pad and lining
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on
the brake pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more times.

11-56Wattage Bulb No.
8 Backup light
Sedan 12V–27W 3156K
Station wagon 12V –27W 1156
9 Luggage area light 12V –13W 912
Q High mount stop light
Sedan 12V–16W 921
Station wagon 12V –13W 912
W Rear turn signal light
Sedan 12V–21W —
Station wagon 12V –21W 7440
E Brake/tail light
Sedan 12V–27/8W 3157K
Station wagon 12V –27/8W 1157
R Licence plate light
Sedan 12V–5W 168
Station wagon 12V –3.8W or 5W 194 or 168
T Trunk room light 12V –5W W5W
HBF013FC
HBB033BC

11-625. Install a new bulb in the socket.
6. Set the bulb socket into the rear combination light assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
7. Close the cover and latch the clock.
Station wagon
n Brake/tail and rear turn signal light bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. It is recommended that you
have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
HBB022BB
HBB021BB
1. Remove the light bulb replacement service hole covers at two
places by prying the edge of the cover with a regular screwdriver.
2. Remove the upper and lower nuts. Then, slide the rear combina-
tion lamp assembly to the rear and remove it from the vehicle.
HBB070BB

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3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper and lower screws
that secure the side cover of the rear combination light assembly.
4. Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination light assembly
by turning it counterclockwise.
HBB025BB
HBB048BB
5. Remove the bulb from the socket.
Turn signal light: Pull the bulb out of the socket.
Brake/tail light: Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and
turning it counterclockwise.
6. Install a new bulb in the socket.
7. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, install the side cover to the rear com-
bination light assembly.
9. Fit the rear combination light assembly into the vehicle body and
tighten the nuts from the interior of the vehicle.
10. Reinstall the light bulb replacement service hole covers.

11-64n
Back-up and brake/tail light bulbs
HBB025BA
HBB026BC
1. Unlatch the rear finisher light cover by moving the knob upward. Open the cover up.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the rear finisher light assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning coun-
terclockwise. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Set the bulb holder into the rear finisher light assembly and turn itclockwise until it locks.
5. Close the cover and latch the lock.
License plate light
HBB027BA
HBF013EA
1. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips screwdriver.

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Fuse panel Circuit
Fuse rating
420ACigarette lighter
Remote controlled rear view mirrors
510ATail light
Parking light
615ASRS airbag
715AFront fog light
830AABS solenoid
915ARadio
Clock
1015ATrailer
1115AEngine ignition system
SRS airbag
1210AIllumination brightness control
1315AFuel pump
1410ARear window wiper and washer
1530AWindshield wiper and washer
1620ABrake light
1715AAir conditioner
1815ABackup light
Cruise control
ABS control

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Fuse panel Circuit
Fuse rating
420ACigarette lighter
Remote controlled rear view mirrors
510ATail light
Parking light
615ASRS airbag
715AFront fog light
830AABS (VDC) solenoid
915ARadio
Clock
1015ATrailer
1115AEngine ignition system
SRS airbag
1210AIllumination brightness control
1315AFuel pump
1410ARear window wiper and washer
1530AWindshield wiper and washer
1620ABrake light
1715AAir conditioner
1815ABackup light
Cruise control
ABS (VDC) control
1920AMirror heater
Wiper deicer