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:
This vehicle is equipped with three top
tether anchorages so that a child restraint
system having a top tether can be installed
in the rear seat. When installing such a
child restraint system, proceed as follows,
while observing the instructions from the
child restraint system manufacturer...
Select the blank space in the menu to exit
the driving information display selection.
NOTE
The average fuel consumption and
average vehicle speed are calculated
even while the driving information display
is not displayed.
Even if you turn off the driving
information display, the display will
automatically turn on when the battery
voltage is disconnected and then reconnected
for battery replacement or
fuse replacement...