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:
CAUTION
Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to avoid
being distracted by the light.
To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
The light beside the vanity mirror illuminates
when the mirror cover is opened...
Antennas
Operating range (approximately 16 to 32
in (40 to 80 cm))
LED indicator
When the access key fob is within either of
the operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key fob
flashes. When the keyless access functions
are disabled, the LED indicator does
not flash unless a button on the access key
fob is pressed...