SUBARU IMPREZA 2002 2.G Owners Manual

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Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before instal- ling fog lights or any other electrical equipment inyour vehicle. Such accessories may cause the elec-
tronic system to malfunction if they are incorrectly
installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle.

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Replacing bulbs
HGF027BB

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Wattage Bulb No.
1) Front turn signal 12V –21W —
2) Spot light 12V –8W —
3) Room light 12V –8W —
4) Side marker light (Front) 12V–5W 168
5) Parking light 12V –5W 168
6) Front fog light 12V –55W —
7) Headlight 12V–60/55W 9007 (HB3)
8) Trunk room light 12V –16W W16W
9) High mount stop light Sedan (in compartment) 12V-18W 921
Sedan (in rear spoiler) 12V-1.2W —
Wagon 12V-13W 912
10) Backup light 12V –21W 7440
11) Rear turn signal 12V –21W —
(Amber)
12) Brake light 12V –21W 7440
13) Licence plate light 12V –5W 168
14) Tail light 12V –21/5W 7443
15) Brake/tail light 12V –21/5W 7443
16 )Cargo area light 12V –13W —
17) Side marker light (Rear) 12V –5W 168
Headlight
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while in use. If you touch the bulb surfacewith bare hands or greasy gloves, fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface developinto hot spots, causing the bulb to break. If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb
surface, wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol.
NOTE If headlight aiming is required, consult your
SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim.

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HGB021BB
1) Push 2) Pull
1. Disconnect the electrical connector while press-
ing the lock release tab.
HGB022BA
2. Remove the bulb holder from the headlight as-
sembly by turning it counterclockwise.
HGB023BA
3. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb holder in the headlight assembly
by turning it clockwise until it locks.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.

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Front turn signal light and parking light
HGB007CB
1) Front turn signal light
2) Parking light
Front turn signal light bulbs
HGB009BA
1. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight as-
sembly by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly
and turn it clockwise until it locks.
Parking light bulbs
The headlight assembly must be removed before
the parking light bulbs can be replaced. When the
headlight assembly has been removed and then re-
installed, it may become necessary to make a head-
light aiming adjustment. It may be difficult to replace
the bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.

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1. Remove the front grille. Use a screwdriver to de-
tach the four clips at the top and the two hooks on
each side.
HGB027BA
: Clip : Hook
HGB028BA
2. Loosen three clips to remove the headlight side
cover.
HGB029BA

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3. Remove three bolts and disconnect connectors,
and then detach headlight assembly.
HGB030BA
HGB031BA4. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight as-
sembly by turning it counterclockwise.
HGB010BA
5. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
6. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly
and turn it clockwise until it locks.

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Front fog light (if equipped)
CAUTION
Halogen fog light bulbs become very hot while
in use. If you touch the bulb surface with barehands or greasy gloves, finger prints orgrease on the bulb surface develop into hotspots, causing the bulb to break. If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with soft cloth moistenedwith alcohol.
HGB016BA
1. Remove the front fog light assembly by removing
the three bolts. 2. Disconnect the connector.
HGA002BA
3. Remove the front fog light case cap by turning it
counterclockwise.

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OM-H0412
1) Spring
2) Connector
4. Disconnect the connector behind the case cap.
5. Release the retainer spring.
6. Replace the bulb with a new one. Then reconnect
the connectors and reinstall the removed parts in
the reverse order of removal.
Front side marker lightHGB020BA
1. Remove the front side marker light assembly by
prying the edge of the lens with a regular screwdriv-
er. At this time, use a cloth to protect the body from
being damaged by the screwdriver.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the front side mark-
er light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Set the bulb holder into the front side marker light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
5. Reinstall the front side marker light assembly
onto the side of the front fender.

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Rear combination lights
Sedan
HGB011BA
1. Remove the clip from the rear trunk trim with a
regular screwdriver.
HGB012BB
1) Backup light
2) Rear turn
signal light 3) Brake light
4) Tail light
5) Brake/tail light
2. Open the rear portion of the side trunk trim panel.
3. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combina-
tion light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it
and turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb.
5. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with the clips.