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Lighting System: Diagnosis Subaru Outback BR рестайлинг

Exterior Lights 28 illustrations ~1471 words

INSPECTION

For the inspection of the light control sensor, refer to AUTO HEADLIGHT SYSTEM CHECK .

CAUTIONDo not perform work with wet hands. Because 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 and back cover for a long time. Dust, moisture, etc. entering the headlight may affect its performance.
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-565206-S40110358542013071000000) .
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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Scheme 7
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct. (When removing the front turn signal light bulb RH)
  3. Remove the fender cover assembly UPR. Remove the clip. Release the claws of the fender cover assembly UPR by pulling it forward and remove the fender cover.
  4. Remove the bulb socket and turn signal light bulb.
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-565206-S40110358542013071000000) .
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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Scheme 8
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct. (When removing the parking light bulb RH)
  3. Remove the bulb socket and parking light bulb. NOTE: Move the battery rearward as required. (When removing the parking light bulb LH)
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-565206-S40110358542013071000000) .
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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Scheme 9
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction from the parts to be removed. Then remove the clips and turn over the mud guard.
  3. Remove the bulb socket and front side marker light bulb.
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-565206-S40110358542013071000000) .
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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Scheme 10: SEDAN MODEL
Scheme 10: SEDAN MODEL

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Scheme 11
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the clips and turn over the front end of front mud guard.
  3. From the bottom of bumper face, remove the front fog light assembly. Disconnect the connector. Remove the screws, and remove the front fog light assembly.

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Scheme 12
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the clips and turn over the front end of front mud guard.
  3. From the bottom of bumper face, remove the front fog light assembly. Disconnect the connector. Remove the nuts and clips, and remove the front fog light assembly.
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-565206-S40110358542013071000000) .
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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Scheme 13: REMOVAL
Scheme 13: REMOVAL
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the mirror. Refer to «REPLACEMENT»(ref-565150-S02556313842013071000000) .
  3. Remove the scalp cap. Refer to «REPLACEMENT»(ref-565150-S16789500982013071000000) .
  4. Remove the side turn signal light assembly. Remove the screws and pull out the side turn signal light assembly. Disconnect the connector and remove the side turn signal light assembly.
  1. Install the side turn signal light assembly and check that it blinks normally.
  2. If it is found not to blink normally, replace the side turn signal light assembly with a new part. NOTE: Since LED (Light Emitting Diode) is used for the side turn signal light, replace the side turn signal light assembly if the LED burns out.

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Scheme 14: SEDAN MODEL
Scheme 14: SEDAN MODEL
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the trunk room trim. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-565181-S29100708292013071000000) .
  3. Remove the rear combination light assembly. Disconnect the connector. Release the nuts and clips, then remove the rear combination light assembly. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the clips.

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Scheme 15: OUTBACK MODEL
Scheme 15: OUTBACK MODEL

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Scheme 16
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the clips and detach the rear combination light covers.
  3. Remove the rear combination light assembly. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the clips. Release the bolts and clips, then pull out the rear combination light assembly to the vehicle rear. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear combination light assembly.
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-565206-S40110358542013071000000) .
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-565206-S40110358542013071000000) .
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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Scheme 17
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Release the lock and remove the bulb inspection cover of trunk room trim.
  3. Remove the bulb socket and rear turn signal light bulb.

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Scheme 18
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the clips and detach the rear combination light covers.
  3. Remove the rear combination light assembly. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the clips. Release the bolts and clips, then pull out the rear combination light assembly to the vehicle rear. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear combination light assembly.
  4. Remove the bulb socket and rear turn signal light bulb.
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-565206-S40110358542013071000000) .
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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Scheme 19: SEDAN MODEL
Scheme 19: SEDAN MODEL
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the trunk lid trim. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-565181-S29100708292013071000000) .
  3. Remove the rear finisher light assembly. Disconnect the connector. Remove the nuts and bolts and remove the rear finisher light assembly.

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Scheme 20: OUTBACK MODEL
Scheme 20: OUTBACK MODEL

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Scheme 21
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the rear gate trim. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-565181-S41202083732013071000000) .
  3. Remove the rear gate garnish. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-565181-S21909788742013071000000) .
  4. Release the clips and claws, then detach the rear finisher light side cover.
  5. Remove the rear finisher light assembly. Disconnect the connector. Remove the nuts and release the pin, then remove the rear finisher light assembly.
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-565206-S40110358542013071000000) .
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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Scheme 22: SEDAN MODEL
Scheme 22: SEDAN MODEL

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Scheme 23
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the trunk lid trim. Refer to «TRUNK LID TRIM»(ref-565181-S39560907552013071000000) .
  3. Remove the trunk lid garnish. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-565181-S17492863132013071000000) .
  4. Disconnect the connector and remove the bulb socket.
  5. Remove the license plate light.

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Scheme 24: OUTBACK MODEL
Scheme 24: OUTBACK MODEL
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the screws and remove the license plate light. NOTE: When removing the license plate light assembly harness, remove the following parts. Rear gate garnish: Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-565181-S21909788742013071000000) . Rear gate opener button: Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-565193-S38232008532013071000000) . Rear lock button (model with keyless access): Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-565193-S00764437232013071000000) . Rear exterior antenna connector (model with keyless access): Refer to «REAR ANTENNA»(ref-565193-S30405919122013071000000) .
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-565206-S40110358542013071000000) .
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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Scheme 25: SEDAN MODEL
Scheme 25: SEDAN MODEL
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the rear shelf trim. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-565181-S06213101142013071000000) .
  3. Remove the high-mounted stop light. Disconnect the connector. Remove the lock washers and remove the high-mounted stop light.

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Scheme 26: OUTBACK MODEL
Scheme 26: OUTBACK MODEL

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Scheme 27

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Scheme 28
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the rear gate upper trim. Release the claws in the trim end. Disconnect the claws in the center of trim, and remove the rear gate upper trim.
  3. Remove the high-mounted stop light. Remove the nuts and take out the high-mounted stop light toward vehicle rear. Disconnect the connector and remove the high-mounted stop light.
  1. Install the high-mounted stop light to test if it illuminates normally.
  2. If it fails to illuminate normally, replace the high-mounted stop light with a new part. NOTE: Since LED (Light Emitting Diode) is used for the high-mounted stop light, replace the high-mounted stop light assembly if the LED burns out.
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-565206-S40110358542013071000000) .
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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Scheme 29: REMOVAL
Scheme 29: REMOVAL
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the glove box. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-565181-S42510260442013071000000) .
  3. Remove the glove box light from the glove box back panel.
  1. Install the glove box light and test if it illuminates normally.
  2. If it is found not to illuminate normally, replace the glove box light with a new part. NOTE: Since LED (Light Emitting Diode) is used for the glove box light, replace the glove box light assembly if the LED burns out.

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Scheme 30: REMOVAL
Scheme 30: REMOVAL
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the door step light. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage light and door trim. Insert a flat tip screwdriver into the slit of the door step light to release the claw. Disconnect the connector and remove the door step light.
  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-565206-S40110358542013071000000) .
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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Scheme 31: REMOVAL
Scheme 31: REMOVAL

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Scheme 33
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the steering column cover. Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to right and left. Release the claws and remove the steering column lower cover. Separate the steering column upper cover and steering upper cover, and remove the steering column upper cover.
  3. Remove the bulb socket and ignition switch illumination bulb. NOTE: If the bulb socket is faulty, replace the ignition key lock. Refer to «IGNITION KEY LOCK»(ref-565193-S11114476602013071000000) .
StepCheckYesNo
1 CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION. Make sure the ignition switch illumination illuminates when driver's side door is open.Does the ignition switch illumination illuminate?Ignition switch illumination is normal.Go to step 2 .
2 CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION. Make sure the ignition switch illumination blinks when the ignition switch is turned to ON.Does the ignition switch illumination blink?Check the function setting of body integrated unit. Refer to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .Check the ignition switch illumination circuit. Refer to CHECK IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION .

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Scheme 34: REMOVAL
Scheme 34: REMOVAL
  1. Remove the front bumper face assembly. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-565181-S15689469752013071000000) .
  2. Remove the daytime running resistor. Disconnect the connector. Remove the bolt, and remove the daytime running resistor.

Refer to CHECK DOOR SWITCH .

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