Subaru Forester: Replacing bulbs / Backup light
![Subaru Forester. Backup light](images/backup_light-2188/1480/subaru_forester_backup_light_982.gif)
- 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.
![Subaru Forester. Backup light](images/backup_light-2188/1480/subaru_forester_backup_light_983.gif)
- Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
![Subaru Forester. Backup light](images/backup_light-2188/1480/subaru_forester_backup_light_984.gif)
- 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.
![Subaru Forester. Backup light](images/backup_light-2188/1480/subaru_forester_backup_light_985.gif)
- Install the light cover on the rear gate.
Other information:
Apply the parking brake.
Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton
ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound...
WARNING
If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system. Immediately take your vehicle
to your nearest SUBARU dealer
to have the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in
the event of a collision, which may
increase the risk of injury...