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:
Perform any of the following operations to
release the Auto Vehicle Hold function.
Depress the accelerator pedal.
Depress the brake pedal again.
Apply the electronic parking brake.
Shift the select lever to the “P” position
with the brake pedal pressed...
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instrument
panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches.
CAUTION
Do not use organic solvents such
as paint thinners or fuel, or
strong cleaning agents that contain
those solvents...