2001 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Section 154 (Lighting System (All Models)): General Description: Specifications

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Lighting System General Specifications Chart

Headlight 12 V - 65 W/55 W (Except GT, OUTBACK)
12 V - 60 W/55 W (GT, OUTBACK)
Front turn signal light 12 V - 27 W (2 pieces)
Side marker light, parking light 12 V - 8 W
Front fog light 12 V - 55 W (Except OUTBACK)
12 V - 51 W (OUTBACK)
Rear combination light Tail/Stop light 12 V - 8/27 W
Turn signal light 12 V - 21 W
Back-up light 12 V - 27 W
License plate light 12 V - 5 W
High-mounted stop light Sedan 12 V - 16 W
Wagon 12 V - 13 W (4 pieces)
Room light 12 V - 8 W
Spot light 12 V - 8 W
Door step light 12 V - 3.4 W
Luggage room light 12 V - 13 W
Trunk room light 12 V - 5 W
Glove box light 12 V - 1.4 W
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.