SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2003 2.G Owners Manual

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Front fog light (if equipped)
1. Remove the front fog light assembly by removing
the three bolts.
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the front fog light case cap by turning it
counterclockwise.

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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.
CAUTION
Halogen fog light bulbs become very hot while
in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves, finger prints or grease on the bulb surface develop into hotspots, causing the bulb to break. If there arefinger prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with soft cloth moistenedwith alcohol.
Front side marker light
1. Remove the front side marker light assembly by

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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. Rear combination lights
Sedan1. Remove the clip from the rear trunk trim with a
regular screwdriver.
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.

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Wagon
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper
and lower screws that secure the side cover of the
rear combination light assembly.
2. Remove the upper and lower screws. Then, slide
the rear combination lamp assembly to the rear and
remove it from the vehicle.

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1) Tail/stop light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Backup light
4) Rear side marker light
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. Close the cover and latch the lock.
7. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly and
its side cover.
License plate light
1. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips
screwdriver.
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.

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Dome light, map light and cargo area light

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1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens
with a regular screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens. Trunk light
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.
High mount stop light
Sedan
1. Remove the high mount stop light cover by pry-
ing the edge with a screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the cover.

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Wagon
1. Remove the mounting screw covers by prying
the edge with a screwdriver.
2. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips
screwdriver and then remove the high mount stop
light cover.
3. Remove the bulbs from the socket by pushing it
and turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws then reinstall thecovers. NOTE
Other bulbs may be difficult to replace. Have your SUBARU dealer replace these bulbs if necessary.

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Specifications 12-2
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Dimensions 12-2
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Engine 12-3
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Electrical system 12-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities 12-4
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Tires 12-5
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Wheel alignment 12-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and circuits 12-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray 12-6 . . . . . .
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 12-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb chart 12-9
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Vehicle identification 12-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications