Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while illuminated. Before replacing bulbs, turn off the lights and wait until the bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is a risk of sustaining a burn.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage. Using a bulb of different wattage could result in a fire. For the specified wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb chart”.
NOTE
For models with type B combination meter, if SRH is malfunctioning, the SRH OFF indicator appears on the combination meter when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It indicates that SRH has been deactivated. Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
Headlights
The LED headlight warning light illuminates if the LED headlights malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
Front turn signal light
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on the air intake duct, then remove it.
Left-hand side
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the secured clip of the washer tank. To make it easy to access the bulb, turn the neck of the washer fluid filler pipe as illustrated.
3. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Replace the bulb with a new one. At this time, use care not to touch the bulb surface.
5. To install the bulb to the headlight assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
6. Install the air intake duct with clips (right-hand side).
7. Set the washer tank to the original place and secure it with a clip (left-hand side).
Rear combination lights
1. Remove the covers.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper and lower screws that secure the rear combination light assembly.
3. Slide the rear combination light assembly rearward and remove it from the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
1) Backup light
2) Rear side marker light
3) Rear turn signal light
5. Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with a new one.
7. Set the bulb socket into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Reconnect the electrical connector.
1) Guide pins
2) Catches
3) Clips
9. Put the rear combination light assembly into place while aligning the guide pins and catches with the guide holes and clips on the vehicle.
10. Tighten the upper and lower screws.
11. Reinstall the covers.
License plate light
1. The license plate lights must be pushed inside, and then pulled out to be removed.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwiseand pull out the socket.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket and the license plate light cover.
Map light
CAUTION
Replacing the bulb could cause burns since the bulb may be very hot. Have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
Vanity mirror light
CAUTION
Replacing the bulb could cause burns since the bulb may be very hot. Have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
Door step light
CAUTION
Replacing the bulb could cause a short circuit. Have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
Rear reading light
CAUTION
Replacing the bulb could cause a short circuit. Have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
Cargo area light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
Other bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary