Control Units

2004 Subaru Outback Base, 4D Wagon, EJ251, StandardSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION

Component Location
ABS Control Module (F49) Right side of engine compartment. See Figure.
Cruise Control Module (2.5L) (B94) Behind right side of dash. See Figure.
Daytime Running Light Control Module (2.5L) (B96, B242) Behind left center of dash. See Figure.
Daytime Running Light Control Module (3.0L) (B96, B242) Behind left center of dash. See Figure.
Engine Control Module (2.5L) (B84, B134, B135, B136, B137) In passenger side front footwell below carpet and protective panel. See Figure.
Engine Control Module (3.0L) (B134, B135, B136, B137) In passenger side front footwell below carpet and protective panel. See Figure.
Fuel Gauge Sub Module (Pick-Up) (R59) On top of fuel tank. See Figure.
Fuel Gauge Sub Module (Sedan) (R59) On top of fuel tank. See Figure.
Fuel Gauge Sub Module (Wagon) (R59) On top of fuel tank. See Figure.
Fuel Pump Assembly & Fuel Gauge Module (Pick-Up) (R58) On top of fuel tank. See Figure.
Fuel Pump Assembly & Fuel Gauge Module (Sedan) (R58) On top of fuel tank. See Figure.
Fuel Pump Assembly & Fuel Gauge Module (Wagon) (R58) On top of fuel tank. See Figure.
Fuel Pump Control Module (Pick-Up) (R122) Near fuel tank. See Figure.
Fuel Pump Control Module (Sedan) (R122) Left side of trunk. See Figure.
Fuel Pump Control Module (Wagon) (R122) Left side of luggage compartment. See Figure.
Hydraulic Module (VDC) (F91) Right side of engine compartment. See Figure.
Integrated Module (2.5L) (B280, B281) Lower left side of dash. See Figure.
Integrated Module (3.0L) (B280. B281) Lower left side of dash. See Figure.
Keyless Entry Control Module (2.5L) (B176) Behind right side of dash. See Figure.
Keyless Entry Control Module (3.0L) (B176) Behind right side of dash. See Figure.
Rear Wiper Intermittent Module (Wagon) (R116) At right rear or cargo compartment. See Figure.
Security Control Module (2.5L) (B93) Behind center of dash. See Figure.
Security Control Module (3.0L) (B93) Behind center of dash. See Figure.
Stop & Turn Module (2.5L) (B333) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
Sunroof Control Module (Wagon) (R55) At rear of sun roof opening. See Figure.
Transmission Control Module (2.5L) (B54, B55, B56) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
Transmission Control Module (3.0L) (B54, B55, B56) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
Turn & Hazard Module (2.5L) (B32) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
Turn & Hazard Module (3.0L) (B32) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
VDC Control Module (F87) At left rear corner of engine compartment. See Figure.
Vehicle Interface Module (I71, I72, I73) Behind lower right side of dash. See Figure.
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