How to Replace the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Switch on a Subaru Outback?

Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Remove the instrument panel lower cover, the upper and lower steering column covers, and the instrument cluster trim panel. Depress the release tab on the ignition switch electrical connector and pull the two halves apart. Make sure to disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector by tracing the wires from the ignition switch down to the connector. If equipped, remove the plate underneath the steering column assembly. On models with a tilt steering column, move the tilt lever down far enough to clear the ignition switch. If you're just replacing the ignition switch, remove the switch retaining screw and remove the switch. Otherwise, leave it in place to be removed as an assembly with the Ignition Lock Cylinder. If you're replacing the Ignition Lock Cylinder, use a hammer and punch to unscrew the two breakaway bolts. Knock these breakaway bolts in a counterclockwise direction to unscrew them, remove the upper clamp and detach the Ignition Lock Cylinder/ignition switch assembly from the steering column assembly by pulling it straight down. If the bolts can't be unscrewed using this method, you'll have to drill a hole down the center of each bolt and unscrew them with a screw extractor or use a larger drill bit and drill out the entire bolt head. Remove the ignition switch and Ignition Lock Cylinder as an assembly. If you're replacing the Ignition Lock Cylinder, remove the ignition switch from the Ignition Lock Cylinder assembly. Installation is the reverse of removal. When installing the lock cylinder bolts, tighten them until their heads twist off.

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Subaru Outback Ignition Switch Assembly
Part Number: 83131KG000
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- Other Name: Ignition Switch
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- 2008-2014 Subaru Outback | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, Base, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Steering Lock Frame
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Lock Cylinder
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- 2015-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DI, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Ignition Switch Assembly
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- Other Name: Ignition Switch
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- 2005-2007 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Ignition Switch Set
Part Number: 83139FC001
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- Other Name: Ignition Lock Cylinder, Ignition Switch
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- 2000-2004 Subaru Outback | Baja, Baja-B, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, GT, L, Limited, L-S, SUS Flat6, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Switch Ignition
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- Other Name: Ignition Switch Assembly; Ignition Switch
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- 2015-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DI, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Ignition Sw&St Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83191AG08A
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly, Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: FOR IMMOBILIZER
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2005-2007 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Ignition Steering Lk Assembly IMA
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly, Ignition Lock Cylinder
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- 2010-2014 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 3.6L H6
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Lock, Ignition Lock Cylinder
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- 2015-2017 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Ignition Sw&St Lock Assembly Lm
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly
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- 2002-2004 Subaru Outback | Baja, Baja-B, Base, Cold Weather, GT, Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Ignition Steering Lk Assembly IMA
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly
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- 2010-2013 Subaru Outback | 2.5i Limited, 3.6R Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Ignition Switch
Part Number: 83131AA000
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- Other Name: Ignition Switch Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: FOR IMMOBILIZER
- Replaced by: 83131GA060
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- 1996-1997 Subaru Outback | Brighton, GT, L, LS, LS-I, Out Back, Post, SUS | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Ignition Sw&St Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83191AG22A
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly, Ignition Lock Cylinder
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- 2008-2009 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, Base, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Ignition Sw&St Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83191AG06A
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly, Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2005 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Ignition Sw&St Lock AYUAT
Part Number: 83191AE02B
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly, Ignition Lock Cylinder
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- 2000-2004 Subaru Outback | Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, GT, L, L-S, Limited, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Ignition STARTER / STEERING Loc
Part Number: 83191AC020
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Lock Cylinder
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- 1998-1999 Subaru Outback | Brighton, GT, L, Out Back | 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Ignition Sw&St Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83191AG07A
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly
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- 2005 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Ignition Starter/Steering Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83121AC120
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Steering Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Subaru Outback | Brighton, GT, L, Out Back | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Ignition Sw&St Lock AYUMT
Part Number: 83191AE01B
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly; Ignition Assembly, Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Replaces: 83191AE01A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Subaru Outback | Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, L-S, Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Ignition SWITCH/ST Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83191AE01A
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- Other Name: Ignition Steering Lock Assembly
- Replaced by: 83191AE01B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000 Subaru Outback | Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Ignition Steering Lock Assembly
Part Number: 83191AE02A
Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 83191AE02B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000 Subaru Outback | Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, Limited, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4

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Subaru Outback Ignition Switch

The Subaru Outback Ignition Switch activates the engine and onboard electronics in the Subaru Outback. Using this component, the driver can start and run the vehicle, as well as power components. The Ignition Switch is that little piece of equipment that links your car key or start button (for push-start systems) to your car's computer (also called the Engine Control Module or ECM). The function of the Ignition Switch is to energize your starter solenoid, fuel delivery, and the familiar systems in your cabin, such as the radio and power windows. Early Outback models utilized a mechanical key that would physically turn the Ignition Switch, and only the correct key could unlock the circuit. Subaru editions that appeared later added an immobilizer that checks for a transponder signal before the Ignition Switch allows current to flow, thus preventing theft by blocking hotwiring. The newer generations of the Subaru Outback have replaced the rotating cylinder with a dashboard push button. However, the Ignition Switch still requires that same coded signal before the starter motor engages, so the core protection remains while daily use becomes quicker. These evolving interfaces do, however, all follow the same easy plug and play design specific to the vehicle, thus making the component easy to service or swap out when needed.

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How to Replace the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Switch on a Subaru Outback?
Posted by Scott O.
A:
Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Remove the instrument panel lower cover, the upper and lower steering column covers, and the instrument cluster trim panel. Depress the release tab on the ignition switch electrical connector and pull the two halves apart. Make sure to disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector by tracing the wires from the ignition switch down to the connector. If equipped, remove the plate underneath the steering column assembly. On models with a tilt steering column, move the tilt lever down far enough to clear the ignition switch. If you're just replacing the ignition switch, remove the switch retaining screw and remove the switch. Otherwise, leave it in place to be removed as an assembly with the Ignition Lock Cylinder. If you're replacing the Ignition Lock Cylinder, use a hammer and punch to unscrew the two breakaway bolts. Knock these breakaway bolts in a counterclockwise direction to unscrew them, remove the upper clamp and detach the Ignition Lock Cylinder/ignition switch assembly from the steering column assembly by pulling it straight down. If the bolts can't be unscrewed using this method, you'll have to drill a hole down the center of each bolt and unscrew them with a screw extractor or use a larger drill bit and drill out the entire bolt head. Remove the ignition switch and Ignition Lock Cylinder as an assembly. If you're replacing the Ignition Lock Cylinder, remove the ignition switch from the Ignition Lock Cylinder assembly. Installation is the reverse of removal. When installing the lock cylinder bolts, tighten them until their heads twist off.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Jayson / Jun 03, 2025