Disconnect the negative battery post before doing electrical work to avoid any hazards. next get a small flat screw driver to remove the map light lenses see the pic below. there are indents to fit the tip of the screw driver. then you can access the mounting screws. if your car has the sunglasses holder open it and remove the other mounting screws to remove the unit
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SOURCE: fuse box location on 2002 Subaru
my books say there are two. one inside vehicle on drivers side below dash to the left of the steering wheel. the other is in the engine compartment on the drivers side by fender
SOURCE: 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon Liftgate Actuator Not Working
I highly recommend that you purchase a Haynes service manual for your Outback; we don't have any vehicle without one.
The number for your car is: 89101
I checked and found the liftgate described in sufficient detail to troubleshoot your problem.
The Haynes manuals cost between $15-$30 US and you can often find the best price on eBay but if you check with any of the chain auto parts stores, you can probably find one before they close today.
I also suggest you buy a cheap digital multimeter for electrical testing.
If in the US, Radio Shack has some under $20 US or if near a Harbor Freight tool store, they are under $10.
Each of our vehicles has one in the glove box.
I checked the schematic (circuit diagram) for the liftgate actuator and there is no separate fuse for it, it is on the same circuit with the other door locks.
There are however, two plugs in the line to the common wires so either of these could be either disconnected or corroded preventing current flow.
I have noticed a random problem with the lock/latch mechanism on ours; if the hatch is closed well enough to satisfy the warning circuit but not completely engaged, one can tug on the handle repeatedly without effect but pushing it forward will complete the latching sequence and then it opens easily; it clicks when happy.
SOURCE: Need to replace a headlight assembly for a 2006 Subaru Outback.
No, you just remove the radiator grill and the side marker light and the headlight housing bolts and it comes out. Not a real hard job and is Real straight forward. Good luck and have a good day.
SOURCE: Trunk lock won't open
Usually the problem is that the handle has not returned to the fully down position, probably because it's getting old/rusty.
When this happens on my Outback I just push the handle down until I hear it engage, then pull up and the door opens.
Some people lube the handle regularly. I haven't had to yet.
SOURCE: My 1999 subaru parking lights will not turn off
the rocker switch on top of your steering column is on.
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