2001 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Section 238 (Lighting System): General Description: Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Headlight 12 V - 55 W (Low)
12 V - 55 W (High)		 GT, OUTBACK, PICKUP
12 V - 55/65 W (Low/High) Except PICKUP
Front turn signal light, side turn signal light, parking light 12 V - 27/8 W -
Front fog light 12 V - 51 W OUTBACK, PICKUP
12 V - 55 W Except PICKUP
Rear combination light Tail/Stop/Turn signal light 12 V - 21/5 W PICKUP
Tail/Stop light 12 V - 27/8 W Except PICKUP
Turn signal light 12 V - 21 W Except PICKUP
Back-up light 12 V - 21 W PICKUP
12 V - 27 W Except PICKUP
Rear finisher light Tail/Stop light 12 V - 27/8 W Except PICKUP
Tail light 12 V - 5 W PICKUP
Back-up light 12 V - 27 W Except PICKUP
License plate light 12 V - 5 W -
High-mounted stop light 12 V - 16 W SEDAN
12 V - 13 W Except PICKUP
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 WAGON
Trunk room light 12 V - 5 W SEDAN
Glove box light 12 V - 1.4 W -
Cargo light 12 V - 13 W PICKUP
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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.