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.
2008 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Electrical Component Locator: Connectors
CONNECTORS LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| AB1 (Yellow, 10 Pin) | Behind left kick panel. See Figure. |
| AB2 (Gray, 4 Pin) | Behind left side of dash. See Figure. |
| AB9 (Yellow, 4 Pin) | Behind right side of dash. See Figure. |
| B11 (Gray, 20 Pin) | At center rear of engine. See Figure. |
| B20 (H6) (Brown, 16 Pin) | On top of engine. See Figure. |
| B21 (Black, 54 Pin) | On top of engine. See Figure. |
| B22 (Brown, 16 Pin) | On top of engine. See Figure. |
| B31 (Yellow, 12 Pin) | Left kick panel. See Figure. |
| B36 (White, 28 Pin) | Left side of dash. See Figure. |
| B37 (White, 8 Pin) | Right side of dash. See Figure. |
| B38 (White, 20 Pin) | Right side of dash. See Figure. |
| B75 (Green, 2 Pin) | Left side of dash. See Figure. |
| B76 (Green, 2 Pin) | Left side of dash. See Figure. |
| B90 (White, 16 Pin) | Behind right side of dash, near "A" pillar. See Figure. |
| B97 (White, 20 Pin) | Right kick panel. See Figure. |
| B98 (White, 16 Pin) | Right kick panel. See Figure. |
| B128 (Gray, 4 Pin) | Center of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| B178 (Brown, 8 Pin) | Upper left side of dash. See Figure. |
| B360 (F109) (Gray, 16 Pin) | Left rear of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| D22 (White, 8 Pin) | On Right rear door. See Figure. |
| D28 (White, 8 Pin) | In left rear door. See Figure. |
| D34 (White, 8 Pin) | At right rear corner of vehicle. See Figure. |
| D35 (White, 10 Pin) | At right rear corner of vehicle. See Figure. |
| D83 (White, 25 Pin) | Left side of dash. See Figure. |
| D84 (White, 25 Pin) | Right side of dash. See Figure. |
| E1 (Brown, 16 Pin) | Rear of engine. See Figure. |
| E2 (2.5L, Non-Turbo) (Black, 54 Pin) | Center rear of engine. See Figure. |
| E2 (2.5L Turbo) (Black, 54 Pin) | Rear of engine. See Figure. |
| E2 (3.0L) (Black, 54 Pin) | Right rear of engine. See Figure. |
| E3 (Brown, 16 Pin) | Right rear of engine. See Figure. |
| E76 (Dark Gray, 10 Pin) | Right rear of engine. See Figure. |
| E77 (Dark Gray, 10 Pin) | Right rear of engine. See Figure. |
| F70 (White, 2 Pin) | Left rear of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| F108 (White, 18 Pin) | Left side of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| F109 (White, 24 Pin) | Left side of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| i1 (White, 28 Pin) | Behind left end of dash. See Figure. |
| I2 (White, 8 Pin) | Right side of dash. See Figure. |
| I3 (White, 20 Pin) | Right side of dash. See Figure. |
| I42 (White, 8 Pin) | Upper left side of dash. See Figure. |
| i53 (White, 18 Pin) | Right kick panel. See Figure. |
| I102 (White, 16 Pin) | Left side of dash. See Figure. |
| R1 (Sedan) (White, 20 Pin) | Left kick panel. See Figure. |
| R1 (Wagon) (White, 20 Pin) | Left side of dash. See Figure. |
| R2 (Sedan) (White, 16 Pin) | Right kick panel. See Figure. |
| R2 (Wagon) (White, 16 Pin) | Right kick panel. See Figure. |
| R50 (Sedan) (White, 16 Pin) | At right "A" pillar. See Figure. |
| R50 (Wagon) (White, 16 Pin) | At right "A" pillar. See Figure. |
| R60 (White, 8 Pin) | At top right side of trunk. See Figure. |
| R67 (Sedan) (White, 6 Pin) | At bottom left of trunk. See Figure. |
| R67 (Wagon) (White, 6 Pin) | Forward of left rear wheelwell. See Figure. |
| R98 (Sedan) (White, 18 Pin) | Right side of dash. See Figure. |
| R98 (Wagon) (White, 18 Pin) | Right side of dash. See Figure. |
| R167 (Sedan) (White, 16 Pin) | Left side of dash. See Figure. |
| R167 (Wagon) (White, 16 Pin) | Left side of dash. See Figure. |
| R213 (Sedan) (White, 8 Pin) | Left side of cargo area. See Figure. |
| R213 (Wagon) (White, 8 Pin) | Left side of cargo area. See Figure. |
| T1 (Turbo M/T) (Gray, 2 Pin) | On transmission. See Figure. |
| T2 (Turbo M/T) (Brown, 2 Pin) | On transmission. See Figure. |
| T3 (2.5L, Non-Turbo) (Black, 12 Pin) | On top front of transmission. See Figure. |
| T3 (2.5L Turbo) (Black, 8 Pin) | On top front of transmission. See Figure. |
| T3 (3.0L) (Brown, 8 Pin) | On top front of transmission. See Figure. |
| T4 (2.5L, Non-Turbo) (Gray, 20 Pin) | Top front of transmission. See Figure. |
| T4 (2.5L Turbo) (Gray, 20 Pin) | On top front of transmission. See Figure. |
| T4 (3.0L) (Gray, 20 Pin) | On top front of transmission. See Figure. |
| T5 (Green, 4 Pin) | Front of transmission. See Figure. |
| T9 (Gray, 4 Pin) | Top of manual transmission. See Figure. |
Factory Service Tools
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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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