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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Outback cars and light trucks from 1990+

Subaru -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Outback cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Hill Holder Service
Vehicle: 2000 Subaru Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Subaru -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2005-06 Forester, Impreza & Outback Sport -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback R 3.0 H6 GAS

Normal Service

Repla...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Subaru Outback cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Outback 3.0 H6 GAS

Wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts during removal.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Place vehicle in neutral.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove center exhaust pipes bolts and nuts.
  • Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  • Remove heat shield cover.
  • Place reference mark on front driveline and rear differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft flange yoke or companion flange
  • Remove...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5I Basic 2.5 H4 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Outback cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5I L.l. Bean Edition 2.5 H4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove terminal nut and alternator electrical connector from back of alternator.
  • Remove retainers securing V-belt cover then remove cover.
  • Loosen alternator drive belt lock bolt.
  • Loosen alternator adjusting bolt.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive belt lock nut.
  • Loosen A/C compressor adjusting bolt.
  • Remove A/C compressor d...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 2005-06 Baja & 2005-09 Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 2009 Subaru Outback 2.5I Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 9,300 miles.

  • Remove the instrument panel side cover.
  • Remove the glove compartment retaining clips and damper, then the glove compartment, Fig. .
  • Remove the glove compartment upper storage bin.
  • Through the glove compar...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Subaru -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator -> 2000-04 Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp should illuminate for a few as a bulb check when the ignition Switch is placed in the On position. If the lamp remains illuminated or comes on while driving the vehicle or is blinking, a fault in the ABS has been detected. After diagnosis and repair are completed, the DTCs can be cleared as follows:

  • Take diagnostic connector out f...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Outback cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Subaru Outback 2.5I Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at water outlet using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from water outlet.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at water inlet using hose clamp pliers.
  • Disco...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS

  • Remove drive belt cover. Wipe off any oil or water on belt and pulley.
  • Loosen lockbolt on slider bolt.
  • Loosen slider bolt.
  • ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Wiring Harness And Rear Gate Cord Diagram for 2004 Subaru Outback  3.0 H6 GASRear Wiring Harness And Rear Gate Cord Diagram for 2004 Subaru Outback 3.0 H6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector R22
  • Connector R25
  • Connector R15
  • Connector R32
  • Connector R37
  • Body         Diagram for 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5I Basic 2.5 H4 GASBody Diagram for 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5I Basic 2.5 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Wiring Harness
  • Front Wiring Harness
  • Engine Wiring Harness
  • Rear Wiring Harness
  • Bulkhead Wiring Harness
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2007 Subaru Outback 2.5I Basic 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram2007 Subaru Outback 2.5I Basic 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Defogger
  • Rear Defogger Switch
  • A/C Control Panel
  • Body Integrated Unit
  • 2000 Subaru Outback  2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Subaru Outback 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Interrupt Relay
  • Starter Interlock Relay
  • Clutch Switch
  • Starter Motor
  • Horn
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLES PROGRAM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback XT 2.5 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: RADIATOR CAP - INSPECTION AND CLEANING PROCEDURE
    Vehicle: 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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