SUBARU OUTBACK 2003 3.G Owners Manual

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5. To install the bulb to the headlight assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
6. Install the headlight bulb cover.
Except GT and OUTBACK models
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1. Disconnect the electrical connector while pressing the lock release tab.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the headlight assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
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 clock-wise until it locks.
6. Remove the electrical connector.
Front fog light (if equipped)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer
replace the bulbs if necessary. Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light
The headlight assembly must be removed before the front turn signal
light and parking light bulbs can be replaced. When the headlight as-
sembly has been removed and then reinstalled, it may become neces-
sary to make a headlight aiming adjustment. After a bulb has been re-
placed, it is recommended that the headlight aiming adjustment be

11-60made at a SUBARU dealer.
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1. Remove the headlight assembly mounting screws located at the top
of and the front of the headlight assembly using a phillips screwdriver or
an open-end wrench.
2. Move the headlight assembly forward.
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3. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning counter-clockwise. Install a new bulb in the socket.
5. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
6. Set the headlight assembly into the vehicle body. Tighten the mount-
ing screws.

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Rear combination lights Sedan
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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.

11-625. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Back-up and brake/tail light bulbs
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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
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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.
Map light, dome light, luggage compartment light and door step light
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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
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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
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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
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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.

11-684. 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.