SUBARU FORESTER 2005 SG / 2.G Owners Manual

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3. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly.
4. Install the new bulb, then set the retainer spring se-
curely.
5. Install the rubber cover with the top mark facing up,
then reconnect the electrical connector.
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Front turn signal, side marker light and
parking lights
A) Front turn signal light
B) Parking light
C) Front side marker light
The headlight assembly must be removed before the
parking light and front turn signal light bulbs can be re-
placed. When the headlight assembly has been re-
moved and then reinstalled, it may become necessary
to make a headlight aiming adjustment. It may be dif-
ficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer
replace the bulbs if necessary.
HSB072BA
A
C B
HSB073BC

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1. Remove the front grille. Use a screwdriver to de-
tach the four clips at the top and the three hooks on the
left, right and center.
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2. Remove the grille side cover by undoing the two
clips and sliding the grille side cover toward the head-
light.
3. Remove three bolts.
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A) Rubber cover
B) Electrical connector
C) “Top” mark
4. Disconnect the connectors from the headlight as-
sembly. 5. Pull the headlight assembly slightly toward you,
then hold down the lock release tabs on the connec-
tors for the front turn signal light, parking light, and
front side marker light and pull out the headlight as-
sembly completely.
HSB070BC
A
B
C
HSB079BA

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6. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assem-
bly by turning it counterclockwise.
7. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
8. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
9. Reinstall all the removed parts by following the re-
moval sequence in reverse. „
Front fog light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your
SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary. „ Rear combination lights
1. Remove the upper and lower screws. Then, slide
the rear combination lamp assembly to the rear and
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remove it from the vehicle.
A) Tail/stop light
B) Rear turn signal light
C) Backup light
D) Tail/stop light
2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination
light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb from the holder. Install a new bulb.
4. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
5. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly.
HSB085BA
C
B
A
D
HSB086BC

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Maintenance and service
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License plate light0
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. „
Dome light, map light and cargo area light
Dome light
HSB087BA
HSB088BA

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Map light
Cargo area light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with
a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.
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High mount stop light0
1. Remove the mounting screw covers by prying the
edge with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the mounting screws using a Phillips
screwdriver and then remove the high mount stop lightcover.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws then reinstall the cov- ers.
NOTE
Other bulbs may be difficult to replace. Have your
SUBARU dealer replace these bulbs if necessary.
HSB091BA

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Specifications
Specifications ................................................ 12-2 Dimensions ....................................................... 12-2
Engine ................................................................ 12-3
Electrical system .............................................. 12-3
Capacities .......................................................... 12-4
Tires ................................................................... 12-5
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
Vehicle identification .................................... 12-10