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” �P470. For replacement, contact your SUBARU dealer.
Headlights
The LED headlight warning light illuminates if the LED headlights malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
Rear Combination Lights
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the secured clips of the covers.
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the upper and lower bolts.
4. Slide the rear combination light assembly diagonally backward to remove it from the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector
1) Rear turn signal light
6. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
7. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one.
8. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
9. Reconnect the electrical connector.
10. 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.
11. Tighten the upper and lower bolts.
12. Reinstall the side cover.
License Plate Lights
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.
Dome Light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically
3. Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the lens.
Map Lights
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 (If Equipped)
CAUTION
Replacing the bulb could cause burns since the bulb may be very hot. Have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
Trunk Light
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.
Adjusting Headlight Aim
1) Adjustment bolt A
2) Adjustment bolt B
NOTE
For some models, the position of the adjustment bolt may differ from that shown in the illustration.
Before checking the headlight aiming
1. Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gasoline and the area around the headlight is not deformed.
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3. Sit in the driver’s seat.
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.
Headlight aim adjustment
Right-hand sid
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on the air intake duct, and then remove the air intake duct.
1) Adjustment direction mark
2. Turn the bolt A clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust it. Remember the direction of the rotation and number of rotations.
1) Adjustment direction mark
3. Turn bolt B the same number of turns and in the same direction as step 2.
NOTE
- If the headlight aim cannot be adjusted, contact your SUBARU dealer.
- To inspect of the headlight aim position, consult a SUBARU dealer.