2006 Subaru Outback i, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Identification Number & Label Locations

The V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Numbers) is used to classify the vehicle.

  • POSITIONING OF THE PLATE LABEL FOR IDENTIFICATION 
    Fig 1: Identifying Positioning Of Plate Label
    G05019491
  • ENGINE 
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Serial Number
    G05019492
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Serial Number Label And AT Type Label
    G05019493
  • MANUAL TRANSMISSION 
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Serial Number And MT Type Label
    G05019494
  • REAR DIFFERENTIAL 

    T-TYPE 

    Fig 5: Identifying Rear Differential Label Mark - T-Type
    G05019495

    VA1-TYPE 

    Fig 6: Identifying Rear Differential Label Mark - VA1-TYPE
    G05019496

    VA2-TYPE 

    Fig 7: Identifying Rear Differential Label Mark - VA2-TYPE
    G05019497
  • Model number plate 
    Fig 8: Identifying Model Number Plate
    G05019498
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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.