Subaru Legacy: Rear combination lights - Replacing bulbs - Maintenance and service - Subaru Legacy Owners ManualSubaru Legacy: Rear combination lights

Legacy

NOTE

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.

1. Turn the knobs of the cover 90 degrees counterclockwise to remove the cover.

1. Turn the knobs of the cover 90 degrees counterclockwise to remove the cover.

1) Brake/tail and rear side marker light

1) Brake/tail and rear side marker light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Back-up light

2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise. Use pliers if necessary.

3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one.

4. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.

5. Securely lock the cover against the trunk trim.

Outback

1. Undo the clips. For the method to undo the clips, refer to “Type C clips”

1. Undo the clips. For the method to undo the clips, refer to “Type C clips” F11-6.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Remove the upper and lower screws.

3. Remove the upper and lower screws.

4. Slide the rear combination light assembly straight rearward and remove it

4. Slide the rear combination light assembly straight rearward and remove it from the vehicle.

1) Tail and rear side marker light

1) Tail and rear side marker light
2) Brake light
3) Rear turn signal light

5. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.

6. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one.

7. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.

8. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly by sliding the two-pronged part

8. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly by sliding the two-pronged part of the combination light assembly securely to each holder of the vehicle side.

9. Tighten the upper and lower screws.

9. Tighten the upper and lower screws.

10. Reinstall the side cover.

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