Subaru Forester: Replacing bulbs / Backup light
- Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the
light cover as shown in the illustration, and
pry the light cover off from the rear gate
trim.
- Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
- Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it.
- Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise.
- Route the wire as shown in the
illustration.
- Install the light cover on the rear gate.
Other information:
To change the setting of your vehicle’s
alarm system for activation or deactivation,
do the following.
Disarm the alarm system. Refer to
“Disarming the system”.
Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors, the rear gate and engine hood...
CAUTION
Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key fob/transmitter
when replacing the battery.
Before replacing the battery, remove
any static electricity.
Be careful not to touch or damage
the printed circuit board in the
access key fob/transmitter when
replacing the battery...