2006 SUBARU OUTBACK Owners Manual

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gap A between the side cover and rear
combination lamp and use it as a lever to
undo the clip. Undo clips C and D in the
same way, then remove the side cover.
3. Remove the upper and lower screws.
Then, slide the rear combination lamp as-
sembly to the rear and remove it from the
vehicle. 1) Brake/tail light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Rear side marker light
4. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
6. Set the bulb holder into the rear combi-
nation light assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
7. Close the cover and latch the lock.
8. Reinstall the rear combination light as-
sembly and its side cover. „ Backup light (Station wagon)
1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove
the light cover from the top of the left-hand
rear gate trim.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwiseB00136 3
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2 B00439
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B00139

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– CONTINUED –and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise. Install t he light cover on the
rear gate.
„ License plate lightT Sedan
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary. T Station wagon 0
1. Remove the mounting screws using a
Phillips screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens and cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws.
„ Dome light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.700075
700076
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2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the
bulb straight downward to remove it. In-
stall a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens. „ Map light 0
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downwa rd to remove it.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
„ Door step light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.700084
B00440
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– CONTINUED –2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens. „ Cargo area light (Station wag-
on)
1. Remove the cargo area light assembly
by prying the edge of the light with a flat-
head screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens from the cargo area
light assembly. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
„ Trunk light (Sedan)700082
700078 700079
700080

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1. Remove the cover by pulling it out.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the cover.
„ High mount stop light (Se-
dan)It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.

12Specifications Specifications ................. .................................... 12-2Dimensions ............................................................. 12-2
Engine ...................................................................... 12-3
Electrical system ... .......................................... ....... 12-3
Capacities ................................................................ 12-4
Tires ......................................................................... 12-5
Wheel alignment ..................................................... 12-5
Fuses and circuits .............................................. 12-6 Fuse panel located in the passenger
compartment ......................................................... 12-6
Fuse panel located in the engine
compartment ......................................................... 12-8
Bulb chart ............................................................ 12-9
Vehicle identification ......................................... 12-10

12-2 Specifications Specifications
Specifications These specifications are subj ect to change without notice.
„ Dimensions in (mm)
Item Legacy OUTBACK
Sedan Station wagon Sedan Station wagon
Non-
turbo Turbo
2.5-liter 3.0-liter 2.5-liter 3.0-liter
Non-
turbo Turbo
Overall length 186.2 (4,730) 188.8 (4,795) 186.2 (4,730) 188.8 (4,795)
Overall width 68.1 (1,730) 68.1 (1,730) 69.7 (1,770) 69.7 (1,770)
Overall height 56.1 (1,425) 58.1 (1,475) 59.6 (1,515) 63.2 (1,605)
Wheel base 105.1 (2,670) 105.1 (2,670) 105.1 (2,670) 105.1 (2,670)
Tread Front 58.9 (1,495) 58.9 (1,495) 58.9 (1,495) 58.9 (1,495)
Rear 58.5 (1,485) 58.5 (1,485) 58.7 (1,490) 58.7 (1,490)
Ground clearance 5.9 (150) 5.9
(150) 6.1
(155) 8.44 (214.6) 8.5
(215) 8.7
(220) 8.5 (215)

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– CONTINUED –„ Engine
„ Electrical system Engine model EJ253
(2.5-liter, SOHC, non-turbo) EJ255
(2.5-liter, DOHC, turbo) EZ30D
(3.0-liter, DOHC, non-turbo)
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder,
4 stroke gasoline engine Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 6 cylinder,
4 stroke gasoline engine
Displacement cu-in (cc) 150 (2,457) 183 (3,000)
Bore × Stroke in (mm) 3.92 × 3.11 (99.5 × 79.0) 3.51 × 3.15 (89.2 × 80.0)
Compression ratio 10.0 : 1 8.2 : 1 10.7 : 1
Firing order 1 – 3 – 2 – 4 1 – 6 – 3 – 2 – 5 – 4
Battery type and capacity (5HR) 2.5-liter models MT 55D23L (12V-48AH)
AT 75D23L (12V-52AH)
3.0-liter models 75D23L (12V-52AH)
Alternator 12V-110A
Spark plugs 2.5-liter non-turbo models FR5AP-11 (NGK)
2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models ILFR6B (NGK)