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CAUTION

  1. Before removing or installing parts, always disconnect the battery ground cable from battery. When replacing the audio, control module and other parts provided with memory functions, record the memory contents before disconnecting the battery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is cleared.
  2. Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of disassembly procedure unless otherwise indicated.
  3. Adjust parts to the given specifications.
  4. Connect the connectors securely during reassembly.
  5. After reassembly, make sure functional parts operate smoothly.
  6. The airbag system wiring harness is routed near electrical parts and switches. Airbag system wiring harnesses and connectors are yellow. Do not use the electrical test equipment on these circuits.
  7. Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when servicing electrical parts and switches.

GENERAL TOOL

TOOL NAMEREMARKS
Circuit testerUsed for measuring resistance and voltage.

GENERAL TOOL CHART

HALOGEN TYPE HEADLIGHT

HEADLIGHTS for Legacy or HEADLIGHTS for Outback WIRING DIAGRAM, .>

CLEARANCE LIGHT AND ILLUMINATION LIGHT

EXTERIOR LIGHTS for Legacy or EXTERIOR LIGHTS for Outback WIRING DIAGRAM.>

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

INSPECTION, Combination Switch (Light) .>

HEADLIGHT RELAY

Measure the headlight relay resistance between terminals when connecting terminal No. 4 to the battery positive terminal and terminal No. 3 to the battery ground terminal.

Scheme 36

Scheme 36: HEADLIGHT RELAY
Scheme 36: HEADLIGHT RELAY
ContinuityTerminal No.Standard
Yes1 and 2Less than 1 ohms
No1 Mohms or more

TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

TAIL AND ILLUMINATION RELAY

Measure the resistance between the tail and illumination relay terminals when connecting terminal No. 4 to the battery positive terminal and terminal No. 3 to the battery ground terminal.

ContinuityTerminal No.Standard
Yes1 and 2Less than 1 ohms
No1 Mohms or more

TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MODULE CHECK

StepCheckYesNo
1 CHECK THE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Measure the voltage between the daytime running light module terminal and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (B96) No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground (-): (B242) No. 6 (+) - Chassis ground (-)Is the voltage battery voltage?Go to step 2.Check the fuse and the power supply circuit.
2 CHECK THE GROUND CIRCUIT. Disconnect the daytime running light module connector. Measure the resistance between the daytime running light module connector and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (B242) No. 10 (+) - Chassis ground (-)Is the resistance less than 1 ohms?Go to step 3.Check the ground circuit.
3 CHECK THE PARKING SIGNAL. Connect the daytime running light module connector. Measure the resistance between the terminal and chassis ground when pulling parking brake lever and releasing. Connector & terminal (B96) No. 4 (+) - Chassis ground (-)Does the voltage change to 0 <==> battery voltage?Go to step 4.Check the parking brake switch circuit.
4 CHECK THE STARTER SIGNAL. Turn the ignition switch to ON <==> Starter and measure the voltage of terminal. Connector & terminal (B96) No. 7 (+) - Chassis ground (-)Does the voltage change to 0 <==> battery voltage?Go to step 5.Check the starter switch circuit.
5 CHECK THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SIGNAL. Turn the headlight switch to LO <==> OFF and measure the voltage of terminal. Connector & terminal (B242) No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground (-)Does the voltage change to 0 <==> battery voltage?Go to step 6.Check the combination switch and the headlight LO circuit.
6 CHECK THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SIGNAL. Turn the headlight switch to HI <==> OFF and measure the voltage of terminal. Connector & terminal (B96) No. 1 (+) - Chassis ground (-)Does the voltage change to 0 <==> battery voltage?Go to step 7.Check the combination switch and the headlight HI circuit.
7 CHECK THE HEADLIGHT SIGNAL. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Turn the headlight from LO to ON/OFF and measure the voltage of terminal. Connector & terminal (B242) No. 5 (+) - Chassis ground (-)Does the voltage change to 0 <==> battery voltage?Go to step 8.Check the headlight LO circuit.
8 CHECK THE HEADLIGHT SIGNAL. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Measure the voltage of terminal on passing of headlight. Connector & terminal (B96) No. 3 (+) - Chassis ground (-)Does the voltage change to 0 <==> battery voltage?If the above test is OK, replace the daytime running light module.Check the headlight HI circuit.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

DAYTIME RUNNING RELAY

Measure the resistance between the daytime running relay terminals when connecting terminal No. 4 to the battery positive terminal and terminal No. 3 to the battery ground terminal.

ContinuityTerminal No.Standard
Yes1 and 2Less than 1 ohms
No1 Mohms or more

TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

DAYTIME RUNNING RELAY (TAIL)

Measure the resistance between the daytime running relay (tail) terminals when connecting terminal No. 3 to the battery positive terminal and terminal No. 5 to the battery ground terminal.

Scheme 37

Scheme 37: DAYTIME RUNNING RELAY (TAIL)
Scheme 37: DAYTIME RUNNING RELAY (TAIL)
ContinuityTerminal No.Standard
Yes1 and 2Less than 1 ohms
No1 Mohms or more
Yes1 and 41 Mohms or more
NoLess than 1 ohms

TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

FRONT FOG LIGHT

EXTERIOR LIGHTS for Legacy or EXTERIOR LIGHTS for Outback WIRING DIAGRAM.>

FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH

Measure the resistance between front fog light switch terminals.

INSPECTION, Combination Switch (Light) .>

FRONT FOG LIGHT RELAY

Connect terminal No. 4 to battery positive terminal and terminal No. 3 to battery ground terminal, and measure the front fog light relay resistance between terminals.

ContinuityTerminal No.Standard
Yes1 and 2Less than 1 ohms
No1 Mohms or more

TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

TURN SIGNAL LIGHT AND HAZARD LIGHT

EXTERIOR LIGHTS for Legacy or EXTERIOR LIGHTS for Outback WIRING DIAGRAM.>

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

INSPECTION, Combination Switch (Light) .>

HAZARD SWITCH

Measure the resistance between hazard switch terminals.

Scheme 38

Scheme 38: HAZARD SWITCH
Scheme 38: HAZARD SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFF2 and 31 Mohms or more
ONLess than 1 ohms

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD MODULE

Connect the battery and turn signal light bulb to the module. The module is properly functioning if it blinks when power is supplied to the circuit.

Scheme 39

Scheme 39: TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD MODULE
Scheme 39: TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD MODULE

BACK-UP LIGHT

EXTERIOR LIGHTS for Legacy or EXTERIOR LIGHTS for Outback WIRING DIAGRAM.>

BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH (MT MODEL)

Measure the resistance between the back-up light switch terminals.

Scheme 40

Scheme 40: BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH (MT MODEL)
Scheme 40: BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH (MT MODEL)
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
When shift lever is set in reverse position1 and 2Less than 1 ohms
Other positions1 Mohms or more

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

INHIBITOR SWITCH (4AT MODEL)

Measure the resistance between the inhibitor switch terminals.

Scheme 41

Scheme 41: INHIBITOR SWITCH (4AT MODEL)
Scheme 41: INHIBITOR SWITCH (4AT MODEL)
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
When the selector lever is in the "R" range1 and 2Less than 1 ohms
Other positions1 Mohms or more

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

BACK-UP LIGHT RELAY (5AT MODEL)

Measure the resistance between headlight relay terminals when connecting terminal No. 4 to the battery positive terminal and terminal No. 3 to the battery ground terminal.

ContinuityTerminal No.Standard
Yes1 and 2Less than 1 ohms
No1 Mohms or more

TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

Note. Checks other than the back-up light relay. INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch .>

STOPLIGHT

EXTERIOR LIGHTS for Legacy, EXTERIOR LIGHTS for Outback , WIRING DIAGRAM, Stop Light System .>

STOP LIGHT SWITCH

Measure the resistance between stop light switch terminals.

Scheme 42

Scheme 42: STOP LIGHT SWITCH
Scheme 42: STOP LIGHT SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
When brake pedal is depressedModels without cruise control: 1 and 2Less than 1 ohms
When brake pedal is releasedModels with cruise control: 2 and 31 Mohms or more

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

ROOM LIGHT

INTERIOR LIGHTS for Legacy and INTERIOR LIGHTS for Outback. , WIRING DIAGRAM, Interior Light System .>

DOOR SWITCH

Measure the resistance between door switch terminals.

Scheme 43

Scheme 43: DOOR SWITCH
Scheme 43: DOOR SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
When trunk lid is opened1 and 3Less than 1 ohms
When trunk lid is closed1 Mohms or more

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

REAR GATE LATCH SWITCH

Measure the resistance between rear gate latch switch terminals.

Scheme 44

Scheme 44: REAR GATE LATCH SWITCH
Scheme 44: REAR GATE LATCH SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
When rear gate is opened1 and 2Less than 1 ohms
When rear gate is closed1 Mohms or more

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

TRUNK ROOM LIGHT SWITCH

Measure the resistance between the trunk room light switch terminals.

Scheme 45

Scheme 45: TRUNK ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Scheme 45: TRUNK ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
When door is opened1 and 3Less than 1 ohms
When door is closed1 Mohms or more

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

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Scheme 46: REMOVAL
Scheme 46: REMOVAL

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Scheme 47
Scheme 47
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
  2. Remove the screws and remove the steering column covers (upper and lower).
  3. Disconnect the connector from the combination switch.
  4. Remove the screws which secure the switch, then remove the combination switch.

LIGHTING SWITCH

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFF1 Mohms or more
Tail14 and 16Less than 1 ohms
Head13, 14 and 16Less than 1 ohms

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

DIMMER & PASSING SWITCH

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
Passing7, 8 and 16Less than 1 ohms
Low beam17 and 16Less than 1 ohms
High beam7 and 16Less than 1 ohms

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
Left1 and 2Less than 1 ohms
Neutral1 Mohms or more
Right2 and 3Less than 1 ohms

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFF1 Mohms or more
ON10 and 11Less than 1 ohms

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

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Scheme 48
  1. Remove the driver's airbag module. REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module .>
  2. Remove the steering wheel. REMOVAL , Steering Wheel .>
  3. Remove the screws and remove the steering column lower cover.
  4. Remove the combination switch. REMOVAL, Combination Switch (Light) .> REMOVAL , Combination Switch (Wiper) .>
  5. Remove the four screws and remove the roll connector.
  6. Remove the three screws.
  7. Disconnect the connector and remove the combination base switch assembly.

PARKING SWITCH

Measure the resistance between parking switch terminals.

Scheme 49

Scheme 49: PARKING SWITCH
Scheme 49: PARKING SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFF2 and 4Less than 1 ohms
ON1 and 4Less than 1 ohms

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

Scheme 50

Scheme 50: REMOVAL
Scheme 50: REMOVAL

Scheme 51

Scheme 51
Scheme 51
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
  2. Remove the air intake duct. (When removing the headlight RH).
  3. Remove the front grille. REMOVAL , REMOVAL, Front Grille .>
  4. Remove the front bumper. REMOVAL , REMOVAL, Front Bumper .>
  5. Disconnect harness connectors.
  6. Remove the 5 bolts, disengage 1 clip, then detach the headlight assembly.

HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAM

CAUTIONBecause the halogen bulb operates at a high temperature, dirt and oil on the bulb surface reduces the bulb's service life. Hold the flange portion when replacing the bulb. Never touch the glass portion. Do not leave the headlight without a bulb for a long time. Dust, moisture, etc. entering the headlight may affect its performance.

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Scheme 53
Scheme 53
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
  2. Remove the air intake duct. (When removing the headlight bulb RH).
  3. Remove the battery cover. (When removing the headlight bulb LH)
  4. Tilt the washer tank filler neck. (When removing the headlight bulb LH)
  5. Disconnect the harness connector.
  6. Remove the bulb assembly (A) then remove the high beam. To remove the low beam, remove the back cover (B), and then go to Step 7.
  7. Remove the light bulb retaining spring (A) to remove bulb.

FOG LIGHT AIMING

Note. Before checking the fog light beam level, be sure of the following: The area around the fog light has not sustained any accident, damage or other type of deformation. Vehicle is parked on a level surface. The inflation pressure of tires is correct. Vehicle's fuel tank is fully filled.

  1. Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
  2. Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.
  3. Adjust the fog light pattern by inserting a Phillips screwdriver to the aiming screw hole. NOTE: Perform the adjustment after removing the front fog light cover.

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Scheme 56
  1. Except for OUTBACK model
  2. OUTBACK model
Mm (in) at 3 m (10 ft)
40 (1.58)

FOG LIGHT REFERENCE CHART

Scheme 57

Scheme 57
Scheme 57
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
  2. Disengage the two clips, and then turn over the lower mud guard.
  3. Disconnect the harness connector.
  4. Remove the back cover.
  5. Remove the spring retainer then detach the fog light bulb.

SEDAN MODEL

The rear side marker light bulb is integrated into the tail/stop light bulb as a single unit. SEDAN MODEL, REMOVAL, Tail/Stop Light Bulb .>

Scheme 58

Scheme 58: WAGON MODEL
Scheme 58: WAGON MODEL
  1. Remove the rear combination light assembly. WAGON MODEL, REMOVAL, Rear Combination Light Assembly .>
  2. Turn the socket and remove the bulb.

Remove the rear combination light. REMOVAL, Rear Combination Light Assembly .>

Scheme 59

Scheme 59: WAGON MODEL
Scheme 59: WAGON MODEL
  1. Remove the rear gate trim. REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim .>
  2. Disconnect the harness connector and remove the rear gate garnish. REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish .>
  3. Remove the attachment nuts and remove the back-up light assembly.
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. SPECIFICATION, General Description .>
  3. If NG, replace the bulb with a new part.

WAGON MODEL

  1. Install the high-mounted stop light to test if it illuminates normally.
  2. If the high-mounted stop light does not illuminate, replace it with a new part. NOTE: Since LED (Light Emitting Diodes) is used for the high-mounted stop light of the wagon model, replace the high-mounted stop light as an assembly when the LED burns out.

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Scheme 60: REMOVAL
Scheme 60: REMOVAL

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Scheme 62
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the lens (A) and spot map light mounting screws (B). Model with sunroof Models without sunroof
  3. Disconnect the harness connectors and remove the spot map light.

SPOT MAP LIGHT BULB

  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. SPECIFICATION, General Description .>
  3. If NG, replace the bulb with a new part.

SPOT MAP LIGHT SWITCH

Measure the resistance between spot map light switch terminals.

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFF1 Mohms or more
ON1 and 218 ± 5.4 ohms

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

Scheme 63

Scheme 63: REMOVAL
Scheme 63: REMOVAL

Scheme 64

Scheme 64
Scheme 64
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the lens (A) and mounting screws (B).
  3. Disconnect the harness connector and remove the room light.

ROOM LIGHT BULB

  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. SPECIFICATION, General Description .>
  3. If NG, replace the bulb with a new part.

ROOM LIGHT SWITCH

Measure the resistance between room light switch terminals.

Scheme 65

Scheme 65: ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Scheme 65: ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFF1 Mohms or more
ON1 and 31.5±0.5 ohms
DOOR2 and 31.5±0.5 ohms

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

Scheme 66

Scheme 66: REMOVAL
Scheme 66: REMOVAL
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the luggage room light body (A).
  3. Disconnect the harness connector and remove the lens.

LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT BULB

  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. SPECIFICATION, General Description .>
  3. If NG, replace the bulb with a new part.

LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT SWITCH

Measure the resistance between luggage room light switch terminals.

Scheme 67

Scheme 67: LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Scheme 67: LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFF1 Mohms or more
ON1 and 21.5 ± 0.5 ohms
DOOR2 and 31.5 ± 0.5 ohms

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

Scheme 68

Scheme 68: REMOVAL
Scheme 68: REMOVAL

Scheme 69

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Scheme 69
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Turn the trunk room light counterclockwise 60° to remove it and disconnect the harness connector.
  3. Remove bulb (A).

TRUNK ROOM LIGHT BULB

  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. SPECIFICATION, General Description .>
  3. If NG, replace the bulb with a new part.

TRUNK LID SWITCH (TRUNK ROOM LIGHT SWITCH)

Measure the resistance between trunk lid switch terminals.

Scheme 70

Scheme 70: TRUNK LID SWITCH (TRUNK ROOM LIGHT SWITCH)
Scheme 70: TRUNK LID SWITCH (TRUNK ROOM LIGHT SWITCH)
Trunk lid positionTerminal No.Standard
Close1 and 31 Mohms or more
Open1.5 ± 0.5 ohms

TRUNK LID POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

Scheme 71

Scheme 71: REMOVAL
Scheme 71: REMOVAL
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the glove box. REMOVAL , Glove Box .>
  3. Disconnect the harness connector.
  4. Remove the glove box light.

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