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.
2011 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 121 (Lighting System): General Description: Specification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Headlight | High beam | 12 V - 60 W | |
| Low beam | 12 V - 55 W | ||
| Front turn signal light | 12 V - 21 W | ||
| Clearance/parking light | 12 V - 5 W | ||
| Side marker light | 12 V - 5 W | ||
| Front fog light | 12 V - 55 W | ||
| Side turn signal light (C6 model) | 12 V - 1.4 W (LED) | ||
| Rear combination light | Sedan model | Tail/stop light | 12 V - 5 / 21 W |
| Turn signal light | 12 V - 21 W | ||
| Back-up light | 12 V - 16 W | ||
| OUTBACK model | Tail light | 12 V - 5 W | |
| Stop light | 12 V - 21 W | ||
| Turn signal light | 12 V - 21 W | ||
| Rear finisher light | Sedan model | Tail light | 12 V - 5 W |
| OUTBACK model | Tail light | 12 V - 5 W | |
| Back-up light | 12 V - 16 W | ||
| License plate light | 12 V - 5 W | ||
| High-mounted stop light | Sedan model | 12 V - 1 W (LED) | |
| OUTBACK model | 12 V - 2.1 W (LED) | ||
| Room light | 12 V - 8 W | ||
| Spot map light | 12 V - 8 W | ||
| Luggage room light | 12 V - 5 W | ||
| Trunk room light | 12 V - 5 W | ||
| Glove box light | 12 V - 1.4 W | ||
| Door step light | 12 V - 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
