2024 Subaru Outback Fuses and Fuse Box | Checking and replacing fuses

“Your 2024 Subaru Outback is a marvel of automotive engineering, but even the most advanced vehicles rely on simple components like fuses to keep everything running smoothly. Understanding the fuse system and knowing how to check and replace fuses is crucial for ensuring your Outback operates without any electrical hiccups. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the fuse box of the 2024 Subaru Outback, exploring the fundamentals of fuses, their locations, and a step-by-step process to efficiently check and replace them. Stay tuned to empower yourself with the knowledge to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and keep your Outback performing at its best.”

Fuses

CAUTION Never replace a fuse with one having a higher rating or with material other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could result.

NOTE
Fuse rating and using circuit are de-scribed on each behind the fuse box cover. The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment. The fuses are located in two fuse boxes.

One is located under the instrument panel behind the fuse box cover on the driver’s seat side. To remove the cover, pull it out.

1. Spare fuses
2. Fuse puller

The other one (main fuse box) is housed in the engine compartment. Also, the spare fuses and fuse puller are stored in the fuse box cover. Pinch the upper part of the fuse puller when removing it from the main fuse box.

1. Good
2. Blown

If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls do not operate, inspect the corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, replace it.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/ “OFF” position and turn off all electrical accessories.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown. Look at the back side of each fuse box cover.
   
4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a spare fuse of the same rating.
6. If the same fuse blows again, this indicates that its system has a problem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs.

11-21. Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such accessories may cause the electronic system to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle.

Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while illuminated. Before replacing bulbs, turn off the lights and wait until the bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is a risk of sustaining a burn.

CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage. Using a bulb of different wattage could result in a fire. For the specified wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb chart”.

Headlights

The LED headlight warning light illumi-nates if the LED headlights malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

Front Turn Signal Light/Front Position Light

Right-hand side (Legacy/Outback)

Right-hand side (Subaru Outback Wilderness)

Left-hand side (Legacy/Outback)

Left – hands ide ( Subaru Out back
Wilderness)

1. the socket counterclockwise and
   pull it out.
2. Pull out the bulb from the socket and replace the bulb with a new one.

Rear combination lights  

Legacy
NOTE
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.

1. Undo the clips. For the method to undo the clips, refer to “Type C clips”
   
2. Remove the covers.
3. Remove the upper and lower screws.
   
4. Slide the rear combination light assembly straight rearward and remove it from the vehicle.
   1. Rear turn signal light
   2. Rear side marker light 
5. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one.
7. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly by sliding the two-pronged part of the combination light assembly securely to each holder of the vehicle side.
   
9. Tighten the upper and lower screws.
10. Reinstall the side cover.

Backup Light !
Legacy
NOTE
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.

1. Open the trunk.
   
2. Remove the trunk trim lining by removing the clips indicated in the illustration.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with a new one.
5. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Reinstall the trunk trim lining.

Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness

1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the light cover or rear gate light (if equipped) as shown in the illustration, and pry the light cover off from the rear gate trim.
   
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
   
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with a new one.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
5. Install the light cover on the rear gate.

Door Step Light
CAUTION
Replacing the bulb could cause a short circuit. Have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer.

Trunk Light (Legacy)
CAUTION
Replacing the bulb could cause burns since the bulb may be very hot. Have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer.

 Other Bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.

Adjusting Headlight Aim (Legacy/Outback)

1. Adjustment screw A
2. Adjustment screw B

Before checking the headlight aim-ing

1. Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gasoline and the area around the headlight is not deformed.
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3. Sit in the driver’s seat.
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.

Headlight aim adjustment

1. Turn screw A clockwise or counter- clockwise to adjust it.
2. Turn screw B the same number of turns and in the same direction as step 1.

NOTE

• If the headlight aim cannot be adjusted, contact your SUBARU dealer.
• To inspect the headlight aim position

11-24. Replacing Battery
The access key fob/transmitter battery may be discharged under the following conditions.

• The operation of the keyless access
  function is unstable.
• The operating distance of the remote
  keyless entry system is unstable.
• The transmitter does not operate properly when used within the standard distance.

Replace the battery with a new one.

CAUTION

• Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the access key fob/transmitter when replacing battery.
• Be careful not to damage the printed circuit board in the access key fob/transmitter when replacing the battery.
• Be careful not to allow children to touch the battery and any removed parts; children could swallow them.
• There is a danger of an explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of the battery.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunlight, fire or the like.

Remember the direction of the rotation and number of rotations.

• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunlight, fire or the like.

NOTE

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
• Mount the battery in the correct orientation to prevent fluid leakage. Be careful not to bend the terminals. It may result in a malfunction.
• It is recommended that the battery be replaced by a SUBARU dealer. Use a new battery.
• After replacing the battery, confirm that the transmitter functions properly.

Replacing battery of access key fob
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the access key fob cover, make sure that the plastic part does not come off or become misaligned.

Battery: Button battery CR2032 or equivalent

1. Take out the emergency key.
   
2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with viny tape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap to remove the cover.
   
3. Take out the battery using a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth.
   
4. Insert a new battery with its positive (+) side facing upward as shown in the figure.
   
5. Attach the cover to the access key fob by fitting the projections and recesses together.

Replacing battery of transmitter
CAUTION
Before replacing the battery, remove any static electricity. Battery: Button battery CR2025 or equivalent

1. Open the key head using a flat-head screwdriver.
   
2. Remove the transmitter case from the key head.
   
3. Open the transmitter case by releasing the hooks.
   
4. Replace the old battery with a new battery (type CR2025 or equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with the negative (−) side facing up.
5. Put together the transmitter case by fitting the hooks on the case.
6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the key head.
7. Refit the removed half of the key head.

After the battery is replaced, the transmitter must be synchronized with the remote keyless entry system’s control unit. Press either the “ ” or “ ” button six times to synchronize the unit.

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