2006 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Outer Mirror Assembly: Inspection

Check that the rearview mirror moves properly when the battery voltage is applied to terminals.

  • Model with side turn signal light
    Fig 1: [Identifying Rear View Mirror Connector Terminal - Model With Side Turn Signal Light]
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    TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

    Switch position Terminal No.
    OFF -
    UP 6 (+) and 3 (-) or 8 (-)
    DOWN 3 (+) or 8 (+) and 6 (-)
    LEFT 7 (+) and 3 (-) or 8 (-)
    RIGHT 3 (+) or 8 (+) and 7 (-)
  • Model without side turn signal light
    Fig 2: [Identifying Rear View Mirror Connector Terminal - Model Without Side Turn Signal Light]
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    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION CHART

    Switch position Terminal No.
    OFF -
    UP 4 (+) and 2 (-) or 6 (-)
    DOWN 2 (+) or 6 (+) and 4 (-)
    LEFT 5 (+) and 6 (-) or 2 (-)
    RIGHT 6 (+) or 2 (+) and 5 (-)

    Replace the outer mirror assembly if defective.

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