SUBARU FORESTER 2002 SG / 2.G Owners Manual

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Rear combination lights Sedan
HBB034BCHBF014DA
HBB035BB
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Open the rear combination light cover. For covers on the trunk lid:
Unlatch the cover by pushing the knob and open the cover.For covers on the trunk wall:
Unlatch the cover by moving the knob upward and open the cover.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the light assembly by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.Rear turn signal light: Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing
it and turning it counterclockwise.Others: Pull the bulb out of the socket.

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5. Install a new bulb in the socket.
6. Set the bulb socket into the rear combination light assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
7. Close the cover and latch the clock. Station wagon
n Brake/tail and rear turn signal light bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. It is recommended that you
have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
HBB022BB
HBB021BB
1. Remove the light bulb replacement service hole covers at two
places by prying the edge of the cover with a regular screwdriver.
2. Remove the upper and lower nuts. Then, slide the rear combina-
tion lamp assembly to the rear and remove it from the vehicle.
HBB070BB

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3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper and lower screws
that secure the side cover of the rear combination light assembly.
4. Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination light assembly
by turning it counterclockwise.
HBB025BB
HBB048BB
5. Remove the bulb from the socket.
Turn signal light: Pull the bulb out of the socket.
Brake/tail light: Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and
turning it counterclockwise.
6. Install a new bulb in the socket.
7. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, install the side cover to the rear com-
bination light assembly.
9. Fit the rear combination light assembly into the vehicle body and
tighten the nuts from the interior of the vehicle.
10. Reinstall the light bulb replacement service hole covers.

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nBack-up and brake/tail light bulbs
HBB025BA
HBB026BC
1. Unlatch the rear finisher light cover by moving the knob upward. Open the cover up.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the rear finisher light assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning coun-
terclockwise. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Set the bulb holder into the rear finisher light assembly and turn itclockwise until it locks.
5. Close the cover and latch the lock.
License plate light
HBB027BA
HBF013EA
1. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips screwdriver.

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2. Remove the cover and lens.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens and cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws. Spot light, dome light, luggage compartment light
and door step light
HBB068BB
HBB029BB
HBB067BB
HSA005BB

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HBS037AB
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a regular screw-
driver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens. Trunk light
HBF014FA
1. Remove the cover by squeezing its sides and pulling it.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the cover.

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High mount stop light Sedan
OM-H2350
1. Remove the high mount stop light cover by prying on the edge
with a screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the cover. Station wagon
HBB028BA
1. Remove the mounting screw covers by prying on the edge with a
screwdriver.
2. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips screwdriver and then
remove the high mount stop light cover.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.

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4. Reinstall the cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws then reinstall the covers.
NOTE Other bulbs may be difficult to replace. Have your SUBARU dealer
replace these bulbs if necessary.

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Specifications Specifications12-2
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Dimensions 12-2
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Engine 12-3
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Electrical system 12-3
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Capacities 12-4
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Tires 12-4
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Wheel alignment 12-5
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Fuses and circuits 12-6
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Fuse panel located behind the coin tray 12-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 12-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb chart 12-14
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Vehicle identification 12-15
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Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions Legacy sedan
Overall length 184.4 in (4,685 mm)
Overall width 68.7 in (1,745 mm)
Overall height 55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Ground clearance 6.1 in (155 mm)
Front tread 57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Rear tread 57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Wheelbase 104.3 in (2,650 mm) Legacy station wagon
Overall length 187.4 in (4,760 mm)
Overall width 68.7 in (1,745 mm)
Overall height 56.6 in (1,435 mm)
59.6 in (1,525 mm)*
Ground clearance 6.3 in (160 mm)
Front tread 57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Rear tread 57.3 in (1,455 mm)
Wheelbase 104.3 in (2,650 mm)
*: With roof rail
OUTBACK sedan
Overall length 184.4 in (4,685 mm)
Overall width 68.7 in (1,745 mm)
Overall height 58.3 in (1,480 mm)
Ground clearance 7.3 in (185 mm)
Front tread 57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Rear tread 57.7 in (1,465 mm)
Wheelbase 104.3 in (2,650 mm) OUTBACK station wagon
Overall length 187.4 in (4,760 mm)
Overall width 68.7 in (1,745 mm)