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How to Change the Battery on a Subaru Legacy

Model: Subaru Legacy BM, MK 5, BR - Years 2009-2014
Part: Battery

If you need to replace the battery on this model of vehicle, the description below provides the instructions and steps to safely carry out the replacement. First, open the bonnet; the battery is located on the left side. First, remove the nuts securing the upper plate, then disconnect the negative terminal followed by the positive terminal. Remove the battery from the compartment and replace it with the new one, then reconnect the positive terminal first and the negative terminal last, and finally re-secure the upper plate.

Updated on 2 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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