Subaru
Outback DIY Maintenance & Repair Guides
Links to DIY repair guides and vehicle
maintenance how-to tutorials for the 5th generation 2015 to 2019 Subaru Outback.
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system of a fifth generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019) Subaru Outback midsize crossover SUV (or station wagon) may become weak or stop working entirely. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing a dead battery in the key fob (with the compatible part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide If you need to change a burnt out map light bulb in the overhead console of your Subaru Outback, take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Vanity Mirror Light Bulbs Replacement Guide If you need to change a burnt out vanity mirror light bulb located in the sun visor of your 5th generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 model years) Subaru Outback, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. You may also choose to upgrade the bulbs to brighter LED units. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Dome Light Bulb Replacement Guide If you need to change a burnt out dome light bulb (or upgrade it to a brighter LED unit) in your fifth generation Subaru Outback wagon, take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left side of this paragraph. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback A/C Cabin Air Filter Replacement Guide If the air conditioning system in your fifth generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) Subaru Outback hasn't been working well recently or the air coming out of the vents smells musty, you probably need to clean or replace the A/C cabin air filter element located in the HVAC blower motor housing. Check out my DIY tutorial (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image located on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Interior Door Panel Removal & Speaker
Upgrade If you would like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your Subaru Outback, you'll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement speaker sizes) click on the text link above or the thumbnail picture located on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement Guide If you've been having difficulty seeing out of the back windshield of your Subaru Outback during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the rear wiper blade. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the OEM blade size in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Cargo Area Light Bulb Replacement Guide If you need to change a burnt out cargo area light bulb in the housing near the tailgate door of your Subaru Outback, take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb in the tailgate cargo area door of your Subaru Outback (or upgrade them both to brighter LED bulbs), check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left side of this paragraph. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide The tail light housings of a fifth generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 model years) Subaru Outback contain the rear turn signal, rear side marker and reverse light bulbs. (The brake lights are LED bulbs that should last the life time of the vehicle.) To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement Guide If you've been having difficulty seeing out of the front windshield window of your Subaru Outback during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the wiper blades. Check out my DIY directions for the procedure (with the OEM blade sizes in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Electrical Fuses Replacement Guide The first step to troubleshooting any electrical problem with your Subaru Outback is to check for a blown fuse or a faulty relay in either the engine bay or the interior passenger compartment electrical panels. Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Door Courtesy Step Light Bulb Replacement
Guide If you need to change a burnt out courtesy step light bulb located at the bottom of the plastic interior door panel in your Subaru Outback, check out my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback MAF Sensor Cleaning & Replacement Guide If the FB25 2.5 liter four cylinder Boxer engine in your Subaru Outback has been running rough, having trouble starting or stalling shortly after starting, hesitating or jerking, you may need to clean or replace the MAF (mass airflow sensor). Some of the MAF related error codes you may see with an OBD II code scanner tool include P0100, P0101 and P0102. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback 12V Automotive Battery Replacement Guide If you've been having trouble starting the engine in your Outback and the OEM 12 volt battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it. Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the OEM battery group size and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback FB25 Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide The engine air filter element for the FB25 2.5L four cylinder Boxer motor in your Subaru Outback should be inspected and cleaned at every oil change and replaced every 30,000 miles. To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback FB25 Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide The OEM iridium tipped spark plugs in a fifth generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) Subaru Outback should be replaced every 60,000 miles. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Fog Light Bulbs Replacement Guide If you need to change a burnt out fog light bulb in the front bumper cover of your Subaru Outback, take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide The headlight assemblies of a fifth generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) Subaru Outback contain the low beam, high beam, front turn signal and front side marker light bulbs. To view my DIY directions for changing a burnt out headlight bulb, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Serpentine Accessory Belt Replacement Guide If you've been hearing a chirping or squealing sound coming from the engine bay of your Subaru Outback you may need to change the OEM serpentine accessory belt on the FB25 2.5 liter four cylinder Boxer engine. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback FB25 2.5L Boxer Engine Oil Change Guide The best way to keep your Subaru Outback running reliably for many years is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter on the FB25 2.5L four cylinder "Boxer" engine. Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement oil filter part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide If you've been hearing a squealing, grinding or squeaking sound coming from the front end of your Outback when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads. Check out my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left side. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback Rear Brake Pads Replacement Guide The rear disc brake pads on a fifth generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019) Subaru Outback tend to last twice as long as the front pads or any where from 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions. To view my DIY guide for the procedure, click on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left. |
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2015-2019 Subaru Outback MAP Sensor Replacement Guide Some of the symptoms of a dirty or faulty MAP sensor include a rough idle, higher fuel consumption (lower fuel economy / MPG) and hesitation or jerking while accelerating. If you have an OBD II port code scanner, you may also see the following MAP sensor related codes: P0108, P0107 and/or P0106. Check out my guide for cleaning or changing the manifold absolute pressure sensor. |
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