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 the risk of sustaining a burn injury.
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" F12-14. For replacement, contact your SUBARU dealer.
Headlights (Models with LED 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
Left-hand side
1. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out.
2. Pull out the bulb from the socket and replace the bulb with a new one.
Rear Combination Lights
Legacy
NOTE
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.
1. Undo the clips. For the method to undo the clips, refer to “Type C clips”.
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the upper and lower screws.
4. Slide the rear combination light assembly straight rearward and remove it from the vehicle.
1) Rear turn signal light
5. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one.
7. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly by sliding the two-pronged part of the combination light assembly securely to each holder of the vehicle side.
9. Tighten the upper and lower screws.
10. Reinstall the side cover.
Outback
1. Undo the clips. For the method to undo the clips, refer to “Type C clips”.
2. Remove the side cover
3. Remove the upper and lower screws.
4. Slide the rear combination light assembly straight rearward and remove it from the vehicle.
1) Rear turn signal light 2) Rear side marker light
5. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one.
7. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly by sliding the two-pronged part of the combination light assembly securely to each holder of the vehicle side.
9. Tighten the upper and lower screws.
10. Reinstall the side cover.
Backup Light
Legacy
NOTE
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the trunk trim lining by removing the clips indicated in the illustration.]
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with a new one.
5. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Reinstall the trunk trim lining.
Outback
1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the light cover as shown in the illustration, and pry the light cover of
f from the rear gate trim.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with a new one.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
5. Install the light cover on the rear gate.
Dome light
- Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
- Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically.
- Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it.
- Install a new bulb.
- Reinstall the lens.
Map 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.
Cargo area light (Outback)
- Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
- Pull the bulb out of the socket.
- Install a new bulb.
- Reinstall the lens.
Trunk light (Legacy)
CAUTION
Replacing the bulb could cause burns since the bulb may be very hot. Have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
Other bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.