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Metal spines

2. If the new blade rubber is not provided
with two metal spines, remove the metal
spines from the old blade rubber and install
them in the new blade rubber.

3. Align the claws of the support with the
grooves in the rubber and slide the blade
rubber assembly into the support until it
locks.

Claw

Stopper

4. Be sure to position the claws at the end
of the support between the stoppers on the
rubber as shown. If the rubber is not
retained properly, the wiper blade may
scratch the windshield.

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Rear window wiper blade as-
sembly (Outback)

1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear
window.

2. Turn the wiper blade assembly coun-
terclockwise.

3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward
you to remove it from the wiper arm.

Rear window wiper blade
rubber (Outback)

1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber
assembly to unlock it from the plastic
support.

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2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of
the plastic support.

Metal spines

3. If the new blade rubber is not provided
with two metal spines, remove the metal
spines from the old blade rubber and install
them in the new blade rubber.

4. Align the claws of the plastic support
with the grooves in the blade rubber
assembly, then slide the blade rubber
assembly into place.

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Securely retain both ends of the rubber
with the stoppers on the plastic support
ends. If the rubber is not retained properly,
the wiper may scratch the rear window
glass.
5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the
wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place.
6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly
lower it in position.

Battery

WARNING

Before beginning work on or near

any battery, be sure to extinguish
all cigarettes, matches, and light-
ers. Never expose a battery to an
open flame or electric sparks.
Batteries give off a gas which is
highly flammable and explosive.

For safety, in case an explosion

does occur, wear eye protection
or shield your eyes when working
near any battery. Never lean over
a battery.

Do not let battery fluid contact

eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint be-
cause battery fluid is a corrosive
acid. If battery fluid gets on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately
flush the area with water thor-
oughly. Seek medical help imme-
diately if acid has entered the
eyes.

If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and seek medical attention im-
mediately.

To lessen the risk of sparks,

remove rings, metal watchbands,
and other metal jewelry. Never
allow metal tools to contact the
positive battery terminal and any-
thing connected to it WHILE you
are at the same time in contact
with any other metallic portion of
the vehicle because a short cir-
cuit will result.

Keep everyone including children

away from the battery.

Charge the battery in a well-

ventilated area.

Battery posts, terminals, and re-

lated accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the
State of California to cause can-
cer. Wash hands after handling.

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CAUTION

Never use more than 10 amperes
when charging the battery because
it will shorten battery life.

It is unnecessary to periodically check the
battery fluid level or periodically refill with
distilled water.

Fuses

CAUTION

Never replace a fuse with one having
a higher rating or with material other
than a fuse because serious damage
or a fire could result.

The fuses are designed to melt during an
overload to prevent damage to the wiring
harness and electrical equipment. The
fuses are located in two fuse boxes.

One is located under the instrument panel
behind the fuse box cover on the driver’s
seat side. To remove the cover, pull it out.

The other one (main fuse box) is housed in
the engine compartment.

Spare fuses

The spare fuses are stored in the main
fuse box cover in the engine compartment.

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The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse
box in the engine compartment. To pick up
the fuse puller, pull it out while pinching the
puller head with your fingers.

Good

Blown

If any lights, accessories or other electrical
controls do not operate, inspect the corre-
sponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, replace
it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position and turn off all electrical
accessories.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown.
Look at the back side of each fuse box
cover and refer to “Fuses and circuits”
F12-10.

4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown,
replace it with a spare fuse of the same
rating.

6. If the same fuse blows again, this
indicates that its system has a problem.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs.

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Installation of accessories

Always consult your SUBARU dealer
before installing fog lights or any other
electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such
accessories may cause the electronic
system to malfunction if they are incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle. We recommend that you
install only genuine SUBARU accessories
on your vehicle.

Replacing bulbs

WARNING

Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down, Otherwise, there is
the risk of sustaining a burn injury.

CAUTION

Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire. For the specified
wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb
chart” F12-14. For replacement,
contact your SUBARU dealer.

Headlights (models with LED
headlights)

The LED headlight warning light illumi-
nates if the LED headlights malfunction.
Have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.

Headlights (models with ha-
logen headlights)

CAUTION

Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, fingerprints or
grease on the bulb surface will
develop into hot spots, causing the
bulb to break. If there are finger

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prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol.

NOTE

If headlight aiming is required, con-

sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.
.

It may be difficult to replace the

bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.

Perform the following steps to replace the
bulbs.

High beam headlight
1)

Electrical connector

Low beam headlight (models with halogen
headlights)

1. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.

High beam headlight

Low beam headlight (models with halogen
headlights)

2. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Replace the bulb with new one. At this
time, use care not to touch the bulb
surface.
4. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
5. Reconnect the electrical connector.

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Front turn signal light

1. Turn the socket counterclockwise and
pull it out.
2. Pull out the bulb from the socket and
replace the bulb with a new one.

Front fog light (Outback - if
equipped)

NOTE

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary.

1. Remove the clips.
2. Turn over the mud guard.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Remove the bulb.
5. Replace the bulb with a new one.
6. After replacing the bulb, reattach the
mud guard.

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Rear combination lights

Legacy

NOTE

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary.

1. Turn the shopping bag hook 90 de-
grees counterclockwise and pull it out.

2. Turn over the trunk trim panel.

Rear side marker light

Rear turn signal light

3. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise. Use pliers if necessary.

4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
6. Securely reposition the trunk trim
panel.
7. Reattach the shopping bag hook.

Outback

1. Undo the clips. For the method to undo
the clips, refer to “Type C clips” F11-7.

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2. Remove the cover.

3. Remove the upper and lower screws.

4. Slide the rear combination light as-
sembly straight rearward and remove it
from the vehicle.

Rear turn signal light

Rear side marker light

5. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
7. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.

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8. Reinstall the rear combination light
assembly by sliding the two-pronged part
of the combination light assembly securely
to each holder of the vehicle side.

9. Tighten the upper and lower screws.
10. Reinstall the side cover.

Backup light

Legacy

NOTE

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary.

1. Open the trunk.

2. Remove the trunk trim lining by remov-
ing the clips indicated in the illustration.

3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Reinstall the trunk trim lining.

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Outback

1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the
light cover as shown in the illustration, and
pry the light cover off from the rear gate
trim.

2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
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.

5. Install the light cover on the rear gate.

License plate light

Legacy

NOTE

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary.

1. Open the trunk.

2. Remove the trunk trim lining by remov-
ing the clips indicated in the illustration.

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Outback

1. The license plate light must be pushed
inwards, and then pulled out to be
removed.

2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket and the
license plate light cover.

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Dome light

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.
3. Pull the bulb straight downward to
remove it.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the lens.

Map light

CAUTION

Replacing the bulb could cause
burns since the bulb may be very
hot. Have the bulb replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.

Door step light

CAUTION

Replacing the bulb could cause a
short circuit. Have the bulb replaced
by your SUBARU dealer.

Cargo area light (Outback)

1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.

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2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.

Trunk light (Legacy)

CAUTION

Replacing the bulb could cause
burns since the bulb may be very
hot. Have the bulb replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.

Other bulbs

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary.

Replacing battery

The access key fob/transmitter battery
may be discharged under the following
conditions.
.

The operation of the keyless access

function is unstable
.

The operating distance of the remote

keyless entry system is unstable
.

The transmitter does not operate prop-

erly when used within the standard dis-
tance

Replace the battery with a new one.

CAUTION

Do not let dust, oil or water get on

or in the access key fob/transmit-
ter when replacing battery.

Be careful not to damage the

printed circuit board in the ac-
cess key fob/transmitter when
replacing the battery.

Be careful not to allow children to

touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children could
swallow them.

There is a danger of an explosion

if the battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the

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