headlight aiming SUBARU FORESTER 2002 SG / 2.G Owners Manual

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Headlight
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves, fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface develop into hot spots, caus-ing the bulb to break. If there are finger prints or grease on thebulb surface, wipe them away with a soft cloth moistened with al-cohol.
NOTE If headlight aiming is required, consult your SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim. For GT and OUTBACK models
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Remove the headlight bulb cover, by turning it counterclockwise.

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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