2016 Subaru Outback Service and Repair Manual

Regular price $49.99 USD
Covers all 2016 Outback trims — 2.5i Touring Wagon 4-Door, 2.5i Premium Wagon 4-Door, 2.5i Limited Wagon 4-Door +3 more ·
Digital format
Any device
Yours forever
Money-back
4.7 · Trusted by 14,000+ mechanics & DIYers
2016 Subaru Outback Service and Repair Manual preview page 1
2016 Subaru Outback Service and Repair Manual preview page 2
2016 Subaru Outback Service and Repair Manual preview page 3
2016 Subaru Outback Service and Repair Manual preview page 4
2016 Subaru Outback Service and Repair Manual preview page 5
2016 Subaru Outback Service and Repair Manual preview page 6
2016 Subaru Outback Service and Repair Manual preview page 7
2016 Subaru Outback Service and Repair Manual preview page 8
2016 Subaru Outback Service and Repair Manual preview page 9
End of Preview

Unlock the Full Manual

Complete repair procedures
Wiring diagrams & schematics
Torque specifications
Full search & bookmarks
$49.99
Scroll to view more pages
Buy 2+ Manuals, Save 20% Discount applied automatically at checkout
20% OFF

2016 Subaru Outback service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • 2.5i Touring Wagon 4-Door
  • 2.5i Premium Wagon 4-Door
  • 2.5i Limited Wagon 4-Door
  • 2.5i Wagon 4-Door
  • 3.6R Limited Wagon 4-Door
  • 3.6R Touring Wagon 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.5L 2498CC 152Cu. In. H4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.6L 3630CC H6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams
NHTSA #15V79400024/11/2015Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to Novemb

Consequence

If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a

Remedy

Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them

NHTSA #19V91000019/12/2019Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not depl

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. T

NHTSA #16V29200011/05/2016Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may

Consequence

The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing

TSB #11033069

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

TSB #11033063

This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.

TSB #11033056

This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.

TSB #11033051

This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM).

TSB #11032040

This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

TSB #11032039

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

TSB #11032035

This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.

TSB #11032034

This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.

Showing the 8 most recent of 292 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20160925Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported3 injured

I EXITED THE EXPRESSWAY. I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT. THIS WAS WHERE I USUALLY MAKE A RIGHT TO GO HOME. OBVIOUSLY I WAS TRYING TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR, AND I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. AND THE CAR DID N

20230127Component: ENGINECrash reported2 injured

I was in a parking lot at a near-complete stop. I needed to nose the car about 18 inches to move it all the way into the spot. I lightly touched the accelerator to inch the car forward, and it shot fo

20230127Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCrash reported2 injured

I was in a parking lot at a near-complete stop. I needed to nose the car about 18 inches to move it all the way into the spot. I lightly touched the accelerator to inch the car forward, and it shot fo

20230127Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported2 injured

I was in a parking lot at a near-complete stop. I needed to nose the car about 18 inches to move it all the way into the spot. I lightly touched the accelerator to inch the car forward, and it shot fo

20201027Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

WIFE HAD AN ACCIDENT WHERE SHE PULLED IN FRONT OF LARGE F350 TRUCK, HIT ON PASSENGER SIDE. SHE WAS GOING 15 MPH, AND TRUCK WAS GOING 50-60 MPH. THE SIDE CURTAIN AND FRONT AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE DEPL

Showing the 5 most serious of 763 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Other Years of the Subaru Outback

More Subaru Models