Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Subaru Baja Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General Information: Specifications: Pickup: Dimensions
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | AWD | ||||
| 2.5 L Non-turbo | 2.5 L Turbo | ||||
| Overall length | mm (in) | 4,910 (193.3) | |||
| Overall width | mm (in) | 1,780 (70.1) | |||
| Overall height | mm (in) | 1,577 (62.1) | 1,590(62.6) | ||
| Compartment | Leg room | Front Max. | mm (in) | 1,101 (43.3) | |
| Rear Min. | mm (in) | 851 (33.50) | |||
| Head room | Front | mm (in) | 973(38.31) | ||
| Rear | mm (in) | 947 (37.28) | |||
| Shoulder room | Front | mm (in) | 1,368 (53.9) | ||
| Rear | mm (in) | 1,362 (53.6) | |||
| Wheelbase | mm (in) | 2,650 (104.3) | |||
| Tread | Front | mm (in) | 1,470 (57.9) | ||
| Rear | mm (in) | 1,465 (57.7) | |||
| Minimum road clearance | M.L.V.W. | mm (in) | 173 (6.81) | 163 (6.42) | |
| C.W. | mm (in) | 213 (8.39) | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
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