Subaru Forester: Replacing bulbs / Front fog light (if equipped) / Rear turn signal
lights
Front fog light (if equipped)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.
Rear turn signal lights
![Subaru Forester. lights](images/front_fog_light_if_equipped_rear_turn_signal_lights-2187/1480/subaru_forester_lights_973.gif)
- Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clips of the covers.
![Subaru Forester. lights](images/front_fog_light_if_equipped_rear_turn_signal_lights-2187/1480/subaru_forester_lights_974.gif)
- Push and move the cover to the
forward to unlock the 2 tabs.
![Subaru Forester. lights](images/front_fog_light_if_equipped_rear_turn_signal_lights-2187/1480/subaru_forester_lights_975.gif)
- When unlocked, pull out the covers.
![Subaru Forester. lights](images/front_fog_light_if_equipped_rear_turn_signal_lights-2187/1480/subaru_forester_lights_976.gif)
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
![Subaru Forester. lights](images/front_fog_light_if_equipped_rear_turn_signal_lights-2187/1480/subaru_forester_lights_977.gif)
- Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the screws that secure the rear combination
light assembly.
![Subaru Forester. lights](images/front_fog_light_if_equipped_rear_turn_signal_lights-2187/1480/subaru_forester_lights_978.gif)
- Slide the rear combination light assembly
rearward to remove it from the
vehicle.
![Subaru Forester. lights](images/front_fog_light_if_equipped_rear_turn_signal_lights-2187/1480/subaru_forester_lights_979.gif)
- Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
- Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it.
- Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
- Reconnect the electrical connector.
![Subaru Forester. lights](images/front_fog_light_if_equipped_rear_turn_signal_lights-2187/1480/subaru_forester_lights_980.gif)
- Put the rear combination light assembly
into place while aligning the 2 pins with
the holes and secure to the vehicle.
![Subaru Forester. lights](images/front_fog_light_if_equipped_rear_turn_signal_lights-2187/1480/subaru_forester_lights_981.gif)
- Tighten the screws.
- Put the covers back in place.
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...
Other information:
CAUTION
Do not pick up a bottle from the
bottle holder or put a bottle in the
holder while you are driving, as
this may distract you and lead to
an accident.
When placing a beverage in a
bottle holder, make sure it is
capped. Otherwise, the beverage
could spill when opening/closing
the door or while driving and, if
the beverage is hot, it could scald
you and/or your passengers...
Seat position memory switch
Power rear gate button
Steering Responsive Headlight OFF
switch
Memory switch
Illumination brightness control dial
Combination meter
Type A multi-function display (black and
white) (page 202)/Type B multi-function
display (color LCD)
Audio*
Hazard warning flasher switch
Climate control panel
Tilt/Telescopic steering wheel
Driver Monitoring System OFF switch
Fuse box
BSD/RCTA OFF switch (page 362)
Auto Start Stop OFF switch
Hood release knob
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
*: For details about how to use the audio and
navigation system (if equipped), refer to the
separate navigation/audio Owner’s Manual...