2006 SUBARU OUTBACK maintenance

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4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, re-
place it with a spare fuse of the same rat-
ing.
6. If the same fuse blows again, this indi-
cates that its system has a problem. Con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. Main fuse
Main fuse box
The main fuses are designed to melt dur-
ing an overload to prevent damage to the
wiring harness and electrical equipment.
Check the main fuses if any electrical
component fails to operate (except the
starter motor) and other fuses are good. A
melted main fuse must be replaced. Use
only replacements with the same speci-
fied rating as the melted main fuse. If a
main fuse blows after it is replaced, have
the electrical system checked by your
nearest SUBARU dealer. Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealer be-
fore installing fog lights or any other elec-
trical equipment in your vehicle. Such ac-
cessories may cause the electronic sys-
tem to malfunction if they are incorrectly
installed or if they are not suited for the ve-
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Replacing bulbs 810 9
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– CONTINUED –Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
2) Low beam headlight 12V-55W H7
3) Front turn signal/Parking and front
side marker light 12V-27/8W 3157A
4) Map light 12V-8W –
5) Dome light 12V-8W –
6) Door step light 12V-3.5W –
7) Front fog light
Except OUTBACK 12V-55W H3
OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
8) Trunk room light (Sedan) 12V-5W –
9) High mount stop light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
10) Rear turn signal light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
11) Backup light (Sedan) 12V-16W 921
12) Brake/tail and rear side marker
light (Sedan) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
13) Cargo area light 12V-13W –
14) Brake/tail light (Station wagon) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
15) Rear side marker light (Station
wagon) 12V-5W 168
16) Rear turn signal light (Station wag-
on) 12V-21W (W21W)
17) Backup light (Station wagon) 12V-16W 921
18) Licence plate light 12V-5W 168 „ Headlight
NOTE y If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your SUBARU de aler for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.
y It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer re-
place the bulbs if necessary. Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could re-
sult in a fire.
Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, finger prints or
grease on the bulb surface develop
into hot spots, causing the bulb to
break. If there are finger prints or
grease on the bulb surface, wipe
them away with a soft cloth mois-
tened with alcohol.

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T Low beam light bulbs
1. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the retainer spring. 4. Replace the bulb, th en set the retainer
spring securely.
5. Reconnect the electrical connector.
6. Install the bulb cover.
T High beam light bulbs
1. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
2. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Replace the bulb with new one.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector. At
this time, use care not to touch the bulb
surface.
5. To install the bulb to the headlight as-
sembly, turn it clo ckwise until it clicks. „ Parking light It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.
„ Front turn signal light It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.
„ Front fog light (if equipped) It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
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– CONTINUED –„ Rear combination lightsT Sedan
1. Push the knobs of the cover to open
the cover. 1) Rear turn signal light
2) Backup light
3) Brake/tail and rear side marker light
2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
4. Set the bulb holder into the rear combi-
nation light assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
5. Securely lock the cover against the
trunk trim by using the screwdriver to turn
the top knob clockwise. T Station wagon
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws.
2. Wrap tape around a flat-head screw-
driver, then insert th e screwdriver into theB00436 1
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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.
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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
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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
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