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
Section 117 (Lighting System): General Description: Specification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
LIGHT SPECIFICATION
| Headlight | Halogen type low beam | 12 V - 55 W | |
| Halogen type high beam | 12V - 60W | ||
| Front turn signal, parking, front side marker light | 12 V - 27/8 W | ||
| Front fog light | OUTBACK | 12V - 51 W | |
| Except for OUTBACK | 12 V - 55 W | ||
| Side turn signal light | 12 V - 2.7 W (LED) | ||
| Rear combination light | Stop/tail light | 12 V - 21/5 W | |
| Turn signal light | 12V - 21 W | ||
| Wagon | Rear side marker light | 12V - 5W | |
| Back-up light | Sedan | 12V - 16W | |
| Wagon | 12V - 16W | ||
| License plate light | 12V - 5W | ||
| High-mounted stop light | Sedan | 12V - 21 W | |
| Wagon | 12 V - 1.3 W (LED) | ||
| Room light | 12V - 8W | ||
| Spot map light | 12V - 8W | ||
| Luggage room light | 12V - 13W | ||
| Trunk room light | 12V - 5W | ||
| Glove box light | 12V - 1.4W | ||
| Door step light | 12 V - 3.5 W | ||
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.