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Replacing bulbs 489
them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol. Also, if
the bulb is scratched or dropped,
it may blow out or crack.
& Headlights
11-23. Replacing bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We
recommend that you have the bulb re-
placed by your SUBARU dealer if neces-
sary.
NOTE
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.
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.
The LED headlight warning light illumi-
nates if the LED headlights malfunction.
Have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.
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” �P506.
Do not touch the glass portion of
the light bulb with bare hands.
When holding the glass portion is
unavoidable, hold it using with a
clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and grease on the bulb.
If there is any fingerprints or
grease on the bulb surface, wipe
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& Front turn signal light
3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb and remove the bulb
from the headlight assembly by turning
it counterclockwise.
4. Replace the bulb. At this time, use care
not to touch the bulb surface.
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the clips
on the air intake duct, then remove the
duct.
5. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it
clicks.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Put the air intake duct with the clips
(right-hand side).
8. Set the washer fluid filler pipe to the
original place and secure it with the
clips (left-hand side).
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.
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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.
& Front side marker lights (if
equipped)
& Rear turn signal lights
2. Push and move the cover to the
forward to unlock the 2 tabs.
Left-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clips of the covers.
3. When unlocked, pull out the covers.
Right-hand side
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8. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it.
9. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
10. Reconnect the electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Slide the rear combination light as-
sembly rearward to remove it from the
vehicle.
11. Put the rear combination light assem-
bly into place while aligning the 2 pins
with the holes and secure to the
vehicle.
5. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the screws that secure the rear combi-
nation light assembly.
7. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning
it counterclockwise.
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& Backup light
12. Tighten the screws.
13. Put the covers back in place.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the
light cover as shown in the illustration,
and pry the light cover off from the rear
gate trim.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise.
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5. Route the wire as shown in the
illustration.
& Door step light
CAUTION
& Other bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
Replacing the bulb could cause a
short circuit. Have the bulb replaced
by your SUBARU dealer.
& Adjusting headlight aim
& Cargo area light
6. Install the light cover on the rear gate.
& Vanity mirror light
CAUTION
1
2
3
Adjustment screw A
Adjustment screw B
Adjustment direction mark
Replacing the bulb could cause
burns since the bulb may be very
hot. Have the bulb replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.
Cargo area light (models without rear gate
light)
! Before checking the headlight aim-
ing
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.
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. Put the lens back in place.
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.
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! Headlight aim adjustment
11-24. Replacing key battery
The access key fob/transmitter battery
may be discharged under the following
conditions.
.
.
.
The operation of the keyless access
function is unstable.
The operating distance of the remote
keyless entry system is unstable.
The transmitter does not operate prop-
erly when used within the standard
distance.
2. Turn screw B the same number of turns
and in the same direction as step 1.
Replace the battery with a new one.
& Safety precautions
CAUTION
1
Adjustment direction mark
1. Turn screw A clockwise or counter-
clockwise to adjust it.
NOTE
.
If the headlight aim cannot be ad-
justed, contact your SUBARU deal-
er.
Remember the direction of the rotation
and number of rotations.
.
Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key fob/transmit-
ter when replacing the battery.
.
To inspect the headlight aim posi-
tion, consult a SUBARU dealer.
.
.
Before replacing the battery, re-
move any static electricity.
Be careful not to touch or damage
the printed circuit board in the
access key fob/transmitter when
replacing the battery.
.
Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children could
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